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貌合心离

màohéxīnlí

Traditional: 貌合心離

the appearance of unity, but divided at heart (idiom); seeming harmony belies underlying disagreement

Character Breakdown

貌
mào
countenance, appearance
HSK 4
合
hé
to combine, to join, to unite; to gather
HSK 4
心
xīn
heart; mind; soul
HSK 3
离
lí
rare beast; strange; elegant
HSK 2

Additional Information

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Chinese
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