Candidate expression
不怕官，只怕管 Meaning
不怕官，只怕管
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Quick answer: 不怕官，只怕管 means lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb).
Meaning in English
Lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb)
| Chinese | 不怕官，只怕管 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | bu4 pa4 guan1 , zhi3 pa4 guan3 |
| Definitions | lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb); fig. to be obliged to comply with people in authority |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 不怕官，只怕管 mean?
不怕官，只怕管 means lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb).
How do you pronounce 不怕官，只怕管?
不怕官，只怕管 is pronounced bu4 pa4 guan1 zhi3 pa4 guan3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 不怕官，只怕管 a Chinese idiom or saying?
不怕官，只怕管 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.