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the hypocrisy of the world (idiom)

世态炎凉
shì tài yán liáng
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
worldly wisdom · the ways of the world · to know how to get on in the world人情世故rén qíng shì gù(lit.) sour, sweet, bitter and spicy (idiom) · (fig.) all kinds of flavors; the joys and sorrows of life酸甜苦辣suān tián kǔ là
Antonyms
(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always一如既往yī rú jì wǎnglit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom) · fig. arrogance of the powerful · a mighty figure no-one dares approach · hot (exciting or in favor)炙手可热zhì shǒu kě rè
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