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疏不间亲

shū bù jiàn qīndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(idiom) outsiders should not come between close relatives
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

疏不間親 疏不间亲 [shu1 bu4 jian4 qin1] /(idiom) outsiders should not come between close relatives/

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Other forms in these source records: 疏不間親

  • 疏
    shū

    to dredge / to clear away obstruction / thin / sparse / scanty / distant (relation) / not close / to neglect / negligent / to present a memorial to the Emperor / commentary / annotation

    Shū

    surname Shu

  • 不
    bù

    no / not so / (bound form) not / un-

  • 间
    jiān

    between / among / within a definite time or space / room / section of a room or lateral space between two pairs of pillars / classifier for rooms

    jiàn

    gap / to separate / to thin out (seedlings) / to sow discontent

  • 亲
    qīn

    parent / one's own (flesh and blood) / relative / related / marriage / bride / close / intimate / in person / first-hand / in favor of / pro- / to kiss / (Internet slang) dear

    qìng

    parents-in-law of one's offspring

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