口不應心 kǒu bù yìng xīn

to say one thing but mean another; to dissimulate

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to say one thing but mean another
  2. 2. to dissimulate

Characters

Character Meaning
mouth
not; no; (negative prefix)
should; ought to; must
heart; mind; intention