📖 Meaning
Not worth caring about; not worth taking seriously. It describes a situation where something is so trivial or minor that one need not be concerned or bothered by it.
📜 Origin Story
This phrase originates from a letter by the Ming dynasty statesman Zhang Juzheng, titled 'Reply to Zheng Fanxi.' In the letter, Zhang advised Zheng to stay true to his conscience and uphold fairness and integrity, telling him that the various rumors and criticisms from others were not worth worrying about. The idiom conveys the idea of remaining undisturbed by trivial or malicious talk while staying focused on what is right.
💡 Example Usage
这些闲言碎语不足为意，你只管做好自己的事。
These idle rumors are not worth worrying about; just focus on doing your own work well.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 不足为意
- Pinyin: bù zú wéi yì
- Literal Translation: not, sufficient, to, mind
- Category: Attitude
- Characters: 4