兩頭蛇

loeng5 tau4 se4

(n.) literally: a snake with a head at each end; a disloyal, two-faced person who usually tries to take advantage of different sides; a Chinese chess tactic

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (n.) literally: a snake with a head at each end; a disloyal, two-faced person who usually tries to take advantage of different sides; a Chinese chess tactic

Written Forms

兩頭蛇Traditional · Main Form
两头蛇Alternate Form

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