弄神弄鬼 — “To play tricks or engage in deceptive practices”
弄神弄鬼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to play tricks or engage in deceptive practices”. To make a show of something to mislead others; to act mysteriously to achieve an ulterior motive. Literally, “play gods and ghosts”.
弄神弄鬼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 弄神弄鬼 mean?
弄神弄鬼 (nòng shén nòng guǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to play tricks or engage in deceptive practices”.
How do you pronounce 弄神弄鬼?
弄神弄鬼 is pronounced nòng shén nòng guǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 弄神弄鬼 literally mean?
Literally, 弄神弄鬼 means “play gods and ghosts”. It is used to mean “to play tricks or engage in deceptive practices”.
What is the Chinese definition of 弄神弄鬼?
指捣鬼，耍花样。