How do you pronounce 阳奉阴违?

阳奉阴违 is pronounced "yáng fèng yīn wéi" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 4 syllables.

What HSK level is 阳奉阴违?

阳奉阴违 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 阳奉阴违?

阳奉阴违 is made up of the characters 阳, 奉, 阴, 违. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

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阳奉阴违 (yáng fèng yīn wéi), outward devotion but inner opposition (idiom); to pay lip service

Q: What does 阳奉阴违 mean in Chinese?

阳奉阴违 (yáng fèng yīn wéi) means "outward devotion but inner opposition (idiom); to pay lip service; to agree overtly, but oppose in secret" in Chinese.

阳奉阴违

yáng fèng yīn wéi

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

idiomverb

Traditional: 陽奉陰違

Characters in This Word

阳奉阴违

Definitions

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

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

反对(fǎn duì)· to fight against

外表(wài biǎo)· external

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

阳奉阴违

yáng fèng yīn wéi

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

idiomverb

Traditional: 陽奉陰違

Characters in This Word

阳奉阴违

Definitions

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

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

反对(fǎn duì)· to fight against

外表(wài biǎo)· external

→

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.