瞞天過海

mun4 tin1 gwo3 hoi2

to cross the sea by a trick (idiom) · to achieve one's aim by underhanded means

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to cross the sea by a trick (idiom)
  2. to achieve one's aim by underhanded means

Written Forms

瞞天過海Traditional · Main Form
瞒天过海Alternate Form

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