似笑非笑(sì xiào fēi xiào)

4 characters

like a smile yet not a smile (idiom)

Character breakdown

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used in 似的[shi4 de5]Full guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
sì xiào fēi xiào
Meaning
like a smile yet not a smile (idiom)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
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