不知好歹

不知好歹 zhī hǎo dǎi ㄅㄨˋ ㄓ ㄏㄠˇ ㄉㄞˇ bat1 zi1 hou2 daai2

  • unable to differentiate good from bad (idiom)
  • not to know what's good for one
  • unable to recognize others' good intentions

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 这个小孩不知好歹。 This child don't know what's coming for him.

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