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貌合神离

màohéshénlí

Traditional: 貌合神離

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
神
shén
god, spirit; divine, mysterious, supernatural
HSK 5
离
lí
rare beast; strange; elegant
HSK 2

Additional Information

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Chinese
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