偷偷摸摸 — “To do something secretly”
偷偷摸摸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to do something secretly”. Stealthily, or surreptitiously, often to avoid detection or out of dishonesty.
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偷偷摸摸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 偷tōu
- 偷tōu
- 摸mō
- 摸mō
偷偷摸摸 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 偷偷摸摸
他总是喜欢偷偷摸摸地在夜里翻阅旧照片，生怕被家人发现他怀旧的情绪。
He always likes to secretly flip through old photos at night, fearing his family would discover his nostalgic feelings.
Origin and Story of 偷偷摸摸
In the Grand View Garden, an embroidered purse was discovered, leading Lady Xing to immediately organize a large inspection team for a thorough search.
Yingchun's wet nurse's daughter-in-law from Wang Zhu'er's household was caught gambling.
They approached Yingchun to intercede on their behalf, but Yingchun, being a timid person, was unable to help them.
Consequently, those from Wang Zhu'er's household complained bitterly, saying they had been '偷偷摸摸' (secretly and deceptively) lured and tricked, and that this situation was all due to Miss Xing.
Idioms Related to 偷偷摸摸
Synonyms of 偷偷摸摸
Antonyms of 偷偷摸摸
More idioms starting with 偷
- tōu偷dōng东mō摸xī西to pilfer small things
- tōu偷hé合qǔ取róng容fawn on others for favor
- tōu偷hé合gǒu苟cóng从opportunistically conform to gain favor
- tōu偷hé合gǒu苟róng容ingratiate and compromise for precarious existence
- tōu偷shēng声xì细qì气speak in a soft and gentle voice
- tōu偷tiān天huàn换rì日secretly alter truth for deception
- tōu偷jiān奸qǔ取qiǎo巧gain advantage by cunning
- tōu偷mèi媚qǔ取róng容fawn for favor
- tōu偷ān安dàn旦xī夕seek temporary ease
- tōu偷ān安gǒu苟qiě且seek temporary ease and muddle through
- tōu偷hán寒sòng送nuǎn暖show thoughtful concern
- tōu偷gōng工jiǎn减liào料cut corners and use shoddy materials
Questions about 偷偷摸摸
- What does 偷偷摸摸 mean?
- 偷偷摸摸 (tōu tōu mō mō) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to do something secretly”.
- How do you pronounce 偷偷摸摸?
- 偷偷摸摸 is pronounced tōu tōu mō mō in Mandarin Chinese.
- Where does 偷偷摸摸 come from?
- 偷偷摸摸 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
- What is the Chinese definition of 偷偷摸摸?
- 形容瞒着别人做事，不敢让别人知道。