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HSK 7-9
noguānrelationjǐntightyàoimportant
Insignificant; unimportant; of no consequence.

Literal meaning

no (无) — relation (关) — tight (紧) — important (要)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase used to describe something that does not matter.

Examples

Zhèjiànshìguānjǐnyàofàngzàixīnshàng
This matter is insignificant, there's no need to take it to heart.
duìdepíngguānjǐnyào
His criticism of me is unimportant.

Usage & nuances

Often used to dismiss something as trivial.

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