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."
Chinese PinYin : mào hé xīn lí
be in harmony in appearanc but at variance in heart
travel along a long and difficult road. tī shān háng hǎi
The male sings the female harmoniously. xióng chàng cí hé
the case is entirely cleared. zhēn xiàng dà bái