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心口不一
xīnkǒubùyī
1. heart and mouth at variance (idiom); keeping one's real intentions to oneself
2. saying one thing but meaning sth different

Character Breakdown

心
xīn
heart; mind; soul
HSK 3 4 丶
口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3 3 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
一
yī
one; a, an; alone
HSK 1 1 丶

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