Idioms expressing falsehood

1. Hypocrisy

Hypocritical, pronounced xū qíng jiǎ yì, is a Chinese idiom. The meaning is to treat others with false affection, pretending to be enthusiastic towards others, but not sincerely Real intention. It comes from Chapter 30 of "Journey to the West" by Wu Chengen of the Ming Dynasty.

2. Kou Mi belly sword

Kou Mi belly sword is a Chinese idiom, pronounced kǒu mì fù jiàn, which describes a sinister person. From Sima Guang's "Zizhi Tongjian: The First Year of Tianbao, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty": "You should especially avoid literary people, who may be good to them in Yang, and eat sweet words and sink them in Yin. It is said in the world that Li Linfu has honey in his mouth and a sword in his belly." '."

3. Human face and beast heart

Human face and beast heart is a Chinese idiom. The pinyin is: rén miàn shòu xīn. The meaning is: Although the appearance is human, the heart is as fierce as a beast. Described as cruel and despicable.

4. Three mistakes and four mistakes

Confusing. Describes many errors or falsehoods. From: The fourth fold of Yuan·Anonymous's "Contract Text": "The boy originally said one was correct, but the old lady made many mistakes."

5. Pretentiousness and deception

Pretentiousness and deceit are Chinese words with the pinyin of jiǎo qíng shì zhà, which comes from "Yuzai Zhi Zha Zi". Extended information

Example sentences

I am being hypocritical, but you are equally sad to hear that. (Chapter 31 of "Niehaihua" by Zeng Pu of the Qing Dynasty).

"I feel that I am too shameless, and I also feel that people only have false feelings for him, so I act like a coquettish person, so I must ask for answers." (Mao Dun's "Samson's Revenge")

No matter how sanctimonious and serious he is, he is actually a hypocrite who deceives the world and steals his reputation. Helping the weak and rescuing the poor, showing pity for the few and cherishing the orphans is a sign of hypocrisy. (Kang Xiaoyin's "Si Jun Fu" Chapter 3, Section 2)

The Allusion of Sweet Mouth and Belly Sword

"Zizhi Tongjian·Tang Ji·Xuanzong Tianbao First Year" Li Linfu was the prime minister, especially taboo Literary people may be kind to them in Yang, but they will be trapped in Yin by eating sweet words. Li Linfu is said to have "honey in his mouth and a sword in his belly." Definition: It means that his words sound nice and sweet as honey, but in his belly he harbors a conspiracy to harm others. Story: Li Linfu, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he held the position of "Shang Shu of the Ministry of War" and "Ling of the Zhongshu Ling", which was the position of prime minister.

This person is not bad in terms of talent. He is good at calligraphy and painting. But as far as moral character is concerned, it is completely bad. He is jealous of talents and harms others. He will use all means to exclude and attack anyone who is more talented than him, has a higher reputation than him, and has similar power and status to him. He had a knack for flattering Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.

He tried his best to accommodate Xuanzong, and used various methods to please Xuanzong's favored concubines and confidant eunuchs, and gain their favor and support in order to maintain his position. When Li Linfu comes into contact with people, he always looks amiable on the outside and always says nice "kind" words. But in fact, he has a very cunning character and often harms people secretly.

For example, once, he pretended to be sincere and said to his colleague Li Shizhi: "Huashan Mountain produces a lot of gold. If it can be mined, it can greatly increase the country's wealth. It's a pity that the emperor doesn't know it yet.

Li Shizhi thought this was the truth and quickly ran to suggest Xuanzong to mine quickly. Xuanzong was very happy when he heard it and immediately called Li Linfu to discuss it. Li Linfu said, "I already knew about this. Huashan is the emperor's Feng Shui." 'How can it be exploited casually in a concentrated place? I'm afraid others have bad intentions when they advise you to mine;

I have wanted to tell you about this several times, but I didn't dare to speak. "Xuanzong was moved by his words and thought that he was really a loyal and patriotic minister. On the contrary, he was dissatisfied with Shizhi and gradually alienated him.

In this way, Li Linfu relied on this special set of " "Skills", he served as prime minister for nineteen years. Later, when Sima Guang compiled "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", he commented on Li Linfu and pointed out that he was a man of sweet words and a sword, which was very realistic.

Reference Information: Hypocrisy--Baidu Encyclopedia, sweet talk and belly sword--Baidu Encyclopedia, human face and animal heart--Baidu Encyclopedia

Three mistakes and four wrongs--Baidu Encyclopedia, hypocritical and deceitful--Baidu Encyclopedia