问客杀鸡 wèn kè shā jī

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. asking guests whether or not to butcher a chicken for them (idiom)
  2. fig. hypocritical show of affection (or hospitality)

CHARACTERS

问 wèn
HSK 2
ask about, inquire after
客 kè
HSK 1
guest, traveller; customer
杀 shā
HSK 5
kill, slaughter, murder; hurt
鸡 jī
HSK 2
chicken