阳奉阴违

yáng fèng yīn wéi

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Definitions

1. outward devotion but inner opposition (idiom); to pay lip service
2. to agree overtly, but oppose in secret

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Child Words of 阳奉阴违

overcast (weather)

to offer (tribute)

to disobey

positive (electric.)