对着和尚骂贼秃 — “To criticize someone indirectly by seemingly scolding a third party”
对着和尚骂贼秃 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to criticize someone indirectly by seemingly scolding a third party”. To make veiled remarks directed at someone by ostensibly talking about another. Literally, “Scolding a bald thief in front of a monk”.
对着和尚骂贼秃 Pronunciation and Pinyin
对着和尚骂贼秃 Character Breakdown
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What does 对着和尚骂贼秃 mean?
对着和尚骂贼秃 (duì zhe hé shang mà zéi tū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to criticize someone indirectly by seemingly scolding a third party”.
How do you pronounce 对着和尚骂贼秃?
对着和尚骂贼秃 is pronounced duì zhe hé shang mà zéi tū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 对着和尚骂贼秃 literally mean?
Literally, 对着和尚骂贼秃 means “Scolding a bald thief in front of a monk”. It is used to mean “to criticize someone indirectly by seemingly scolding a third party”.
What is the Chinese definition of 对着和尚骂贼秃?
表面骂第三者，实际是指桑骂槐骂对方