认影为头 — “To mistake a shadow for a head”
认影为头 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mistake a shadow for a head”. To take the illusory for the real; to take what is false or unsubstantial for what is real or substantial. Literally, “recognize shadow as head”.
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认影为头 Pronunciation and Pinyin
认影为头 Character Breakdown
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在学习新知识时，我们不能认影为头，要把每一个概念都弄清楚。
When learning new knowledge, we cannot mistake the illusory for the real; we must clarify every concept.
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What does 认影为头 mean?
认影为头 (rèn yǐng wéi tóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mistake a shadow for a head”.
How do you pronounce 认影为头?
认影为头 is pronounced rèn yǐng wéi tóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 认影为头 literally mean?
Literally, 认影为头 means “recognize shadow as head”. It is used to mean “to mistake a shadow for a head”.
What is the Chinese definition of 认影为头?
佛教语。指认虚作实。