shí
tái
ju

idiom

Meaning of 不识抬举

不识抬举 means fail to appreciate a kindness; not recognize a favor. Pronounced bù shí tái ju.

  • fail to appreciate a kindness; not recognize a favor

Definitions & Examples

hǎo
xīn
bāng
 
dào
shí
tái
ju
 

I was trying to help you out of kindness, but you just don't appreciate it.

Lǎo
bǎn
 
què
kǒu
huí
jué
 
zhēn
shì
shí
tái
ju
 

The boss promoted him, but he flatly refused—he really doesn't know what's good for him.

Rén
jiā
shì
kàn
de
cái
yāo
qǐng
 
bié
shí
tái
ju
 

They invited you because they think highly of you; don't be so ungrateful.