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两面三刀

liǎng miàn sān dāo
Two-faced and double-dealing.

Two faces, three knives.

This describes a person who is deceitful and duplicitous, sa...

This describes a person who is deceitful and duplicitous, saying one thing to your face and another behind your back. The 'three knives' suggest hidden attacks or betrayal.

A common idiom in Chinese, it's used to warn against untrustworthy people, especially in social or business settings where face-saving is important.

Someone might say this when they discover a colleague has been spreading rumors while pretending to be a friend.

Chinese culture places high value on sincerity and loyalty, so this saying serves as a sharp warning to be cautious of those who are not genuine.

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