zuì​wēng​zhī​yì​bù​zài​jiǔ

to have an ulterior motive

Senses

醉翁之意不在酒 zuì​wēng​zhī​yì​bù​zài​jiǔ (also zuì​wēng​zhī​yì​bú​zài​jiǔ) to have an ulterior motive

the wine-lover's heart is not in the cup; to have hidden intentions or be pursuing a different goal than what is stated; (originally) of an interest in the beauty of nature rather than the wine itself

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