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口是心非

kǒushìxīnfēi

lit. mouth says yes, heart no (idiom); duplicity / empty words

Character Breakdown

口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3
是
shì
to be; indeed, right, yes; okay
HSK 1
心
xīn
heart; mind; soul
HSK 3
非
fēi
not, negative, non-; to oppose
HSK 2

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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