Definition
心非 is a fixed expression (often seen in the longer chengyu 口是心非) that describes hypocrisy — when someone says one thing but thinks or intends another. It's used to criticize insincerity or duplicity in speech and action.
f.e.
hypocrisysaying one thing but thinking anotherduplicity
Examples
- 心非，，。Tā zhège rén zǒngshì xīn fēi, zuǐ shàng shuō de hǎo tīng, xīn lǐ què lìng yǒu dǎsuàn.He is always duplicitous; he says nice things but has other plans in mind.
- 心非，。Wǒmen yào jǐngtì nàxiē xīn fēi de rén, tāmen de huà bù kě xìn.We should be wary of those who are hypocritical; their words are not trustworthy.
- 心非。Tā de xīn fēi xíngwéi zuìzhōng bèi dàjiā kàn chuān le.His hypocritical behavior was eventually seen through by everyone.
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