be in harmony in appearanc but at variance in heart

be in harmony in appearanc but at variance in heart

In Chinese, Pinyin is m à oh é x à NL í, which means that they are closely related on the surface, but actually they are two hearts. It comes from Su Shu Zunyi.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: seemingly in harmony with each other, having different dreams in the same bed

Idiom usage

We don't want to be a husband and wife who seem to agree with each other.

The origin of Idioms

In the book of sushu · Zunyi written by Huang Shigong of Han Dynasty, it is said that "those who seem to be in harmony with each other and separated from each other are lonely, while those who are close to each other and loyal to each other are dead."