露尾藏头 — “To speak evasively and conceal part of the truth”
露尾藏头 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak evasively and conceal part of the truth”. Often in a clumsy manner that still reveals underlying facts. Literally, “expose the tail, hide the head”.
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露尾藏头 Pronunciation and Pinyin
露尾藏头 Character Breakdown
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他关于项目进度的报告总是露尾藏头，让人无法了解真实情况。
His report on the project's progress always hid some facts while revealing others, making it impossible to grasp the real situation.
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Synonyms of 露尾藏头
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Open the tool →Questions about 露尾藏头
What does 露尾藏头 mean?
露尾藏头 (lù wěi cáng tóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak evasively and conceal part of the truth”.
How do you pronounce 露尾藏头?
露尾藏头 is pronounced lù wěi cáng tóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 露尾藏头 literally mean?
Literally, 露尾藏头 means “expose the tail, hide the head”. It is used to mean “to speak evasively and conceal part of the truth”.
What is the Chinese definition of 露尾藏头?
藏起了头，露出了尾。形容说话躲躲闪闪，不把真实情况全部讲出来。