luk6 can1 bat1 jing6六親不認六亲不认

Jyutpingluk6 can1 bat1 jing6

Yaleluhk chān bāt yihng

語句

Definition

To refuse to recognize one's own family and close relatives; to be completely heartless and unfeeling.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, describing someone who acts with total indifference toward their own kin. While it literally refers to the six types of relatives, it is frequently used to criticize people who prioritize money or power over personal loyalty. It is often applied to professional settings where someone acts ruthlessly to achieve a goal, ignoring past relationships.

Examples

keoi5佢faat3發zo2咗daat6達zi1之hau6後，zan1真hai6係luk6六can1親bat1不jing6認。

Ever since he got rich, he has really turned his back on his own family.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好gam3咁luk6六can1親bat1不jing6認，lau4留faan1返di1啲cing4情min6面bei2畀jan4人laa1啦。

Don't be so heartless in your work, leave some dignity for others.

Common phrases

gaan2簡zik6直luk6六can1親bat1不jing6認

simply heartless

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of memory loss or dementia, but it specifically refers to a deliberate choice to act heartlessly or cut ties for personal gain.