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朝三暮四
朝三暮四
Chinese
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morning; to face; towards; facing; direct; a dynasty; the imperial court; (abbr.) Korea, esp. N. Korea
!three; 3
!evening; sunset
!four; 4
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!simp. and trad.
(朝三暮四)
| 朝
| 三
| 暮
| 四
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!Literally: “say three in the morning but four in the evening”.
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Verb
朝三暮四
- to change something that is already settled upon; to blow hot and cold