谩上不谩下 — “To deceive superiors but be frank or careless with subordinates”
谩上不谩下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to deceive superiors but be frank or careless with subordinates”. To show deference to those in power while being less cautious or even transparent with those of lower rank. Literally, “deceive above, not deceive below”.
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What does 谩上不谩下 mean?
谩上不谩下 (mán shàng bù mán xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to deceive superiors but be frank or careless with subordinates”.
How do you pronounce 谩上不谩下?
谩上不谩下 is pronounced mán shàng bù mán xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 谩上不谩下 literally mean?
Literally, 谩上不谩下 means “deceive above, not deceive below”. It is used to mean “to deceive superiors but be frank or careless with subordinates”.
What is the Chinese definition of 谩上不谩下?
瞒：欺骗。欺骗上级，对下级无所顾忌