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无人问津
Idiomwú rén wèn jīn
Description
这个词的意思是没有人来关心或询问某个东西，好像大家都不感兴趣。
This word means that no one cares about or asks about something, as if everyone is uninterested.
我们常常用它来说一个东西很冷清，没有人买、没有人看。
We often use it to describe something very quiet, with no buyers or viewers.
Meanings
无人问津wú rén wèn jīn
no one shows any interest; completely ignored
这家小店的东西太贵了，一直无人问津。
The items in this small shop are too expensive, so no one has shown interest.
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Notes
- Etymology
问津 literally 'ask for the ford/crossing', i.e. inquire about; 无人问津 = no one inquires.
- Nuance
often describes unpopular goods, places, or ideas that everyone neglects.
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