yán​qīng​xíng​zhuó

impeccable in words but foul in deeds

Senses

言清行浊/ 言清行濁 yán​qīng​xíng​zhuó impeccable in words but foul in deeds

Talks in a noble and lofty way but behaves in a mean or despicable manner; used to describe someone whose noble words do not match their poor conduct.

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