陽奉陰違

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outward devotion but inner opposition (idiom); to pay lip service · to agree overtly, but oppose in secret

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. outward devotion but inner opposition (idiom); to pay lip service
  2. to agree overtly, but oppose in secret

Written Forms

陽奉陰違Traditional · Main Form
阳奉阴违Alternate Form

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