阳奉阴违

yáng fèng yīn wéi

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Definitions

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

Child Words of 阳奉阴违

阴
yīn

overcast (weather)

奉
fèng

to offer (tribute)

违
wéi

to disobey

阳
yáng

positive (electric.)