貌合神離

maau6 hap6 san4 lei4

the appearance of unity, but divided at heart (idiom); seeming harmony belies underlying disagreement

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. the appearance of unity, but divided at heart (idiom); seeming harmony belies underlying disagreement

Written Forms

貌合神離Traditional · Main Form
貌合神离Alternate Form

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