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言不由衷
yánbùyóuzhōng
1. to say sth without meaning it (idiom); to speak tongue in cheek
2. saying one thing but meaning sth different

Character Breakdown

言
yán
words, speech; to speak, to say
HSK 4 7 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
由
yóu
cause, reason; from
HSK 4 5 丶
衷
zhōng
sincere, heartfelt
HSK 6 10 丶

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Chinese