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不足为外人道 Meaning

不足为外人道

Learn the meaning of 不足为外人道, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 不足为外人道 means (idiom) no need to tell others; let's keep this between ourselves.

Meaning in English

(idiom) no need to tell others; let's keep this between ourselves

Chinese不足为外人道
Pinyinbu4 zu2 wei4 wai4 ren2 dao4
Definitions(idiom) no need to tell others; let's keep this between ourselves; also pr. [bu4zu2 wei2 wai4ren2 dao4]
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What does 不足为外人道 mean?

不足为外人道 means (idiom) no need to tell others; let's keep this between ourselves.

How do you pronounce 不足为外人道?

不足为外人道 is pronounced bu4 zu2 wei4 wai4 ren2 dao4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 不足为外人道 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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