靖言庸回 — “To speak eloquently or persuasively but act contrary to one's words”
靖言庸回 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak eloquently or persuasively but act contrary to one's words”. To say one thing and do another. Literally, “Skillful words, contrary actions”.
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What does 靖言庸回 mean?
靖言庸回 (jìng yán yōng huí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak eloquently or persuasively but act contrary to one's words”.
How do you pronounce 靖言庸回?
靖言庸回 is pronounced jìng yán yōng huí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 靖言庸回 literally mean?
Literally, 靖言庸回 means “Skillful words, contrary actions”. It is used to mean “to speak eloquently or persuasively but act contrary to one's words”.
What is the Chinese definition of 靖言庸回?
语言善巧而行动乖违。犹言口是行非。同“靖言庸违”。