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五谷不分
wǔ​gǔ​bù​fēn

ignorant of common things

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 四体不勤,五谷不分 sì​tǐ​bù​qín​wǔ​gǔ​bù​fēn to be out of touch with reality
    literally meaning one who does not work with their limbs and cannot distinguish between different types of grain; describes someone who is lazy, out of touch with physical labor, or lacks basic life skills and practical knowledge