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不管三七二十一
bùguǎnsānqīèrshíyī
1. regardless of the consequences
2. recklessly relying on a hopelessly optimistic forecast

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
管
guǎn
tube, pipe, duct; to manage, to control
HSK 4 14 丶
三
sān
three
HSK 1 3 丶
七
qī
seven
HSK 1 2 丶
二
èr
two; twice
HSK 1 2 丶
十
shí
ten, tenth; complete; perfect
HSK 1 2 丶
一
yī
one; a, an; alone
HSK 1 1 丶

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