心谤腹非 — “To disapprove or criticize secretly in one's heart”
心谤腹非 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to disapprove or criticize secretly in one's heart”. To harbor private opposition. Literally, “Criticize in heart, condemn in belly”.
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心谤腹非 Pronunciation and Pinyin
心谤腹非 Character Breakdown
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尽管表面上对新规定表示支持，但他心里却对此心谤腹非
Although he outwardly expressed support for the new regulations, he privately disapproved of them in his heart.
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What does 心谤腹非 mean?
心谤腹非 (xīn bàng fù fēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to disapprove or criticize secretly in one's heart”.
How do you pronounce 心谤腹非?
心谤腹非 is pronounced xīn bàng fù fēi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 心谤腹非 literally mean?
Literally, 心谤腹非 means “Criticize in heart, condemn in belly”. It is used to mean “to disapprove or criticize secretly in one's heart”.
What is the Chinese definition of 心谤腹非?
口里不说，心里谴责。指暗地里反对。