不识抬举 bù shí tái jǔ

DEFINITIONS

  1. fail to appreciate sb's kindness
  2. not know how to appreciate favors

CHARACTERS

不 bù
HSK 1
no, not; un-; negative prefix
识 shí
HSK 1
recognize, understand, know
抬 tái
HSK 4
lift, carry
举 jǔ
HSK 4
raise, lift up; recommend