貓哭耗子

maau1 huk1 hou3 zi2

the cat weeps for the dead mouse (idiom); hypocritical pretence of condolence · crocodile tears

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. the cat weeps for the dead mouse (idiom); hypocritical pretence of condolence
  2. crocodile tears

Written Forms

貓哭耗子Traditional · Main Form
猫哭耗子Alternate Form

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