朝三暮四 (zhāo sān mù sì): lit. say three in the morning but four in the evening (idiom); to change sth that is already settled upon; indecisive; to blow hot and cold

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HSK 7

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Pinyin
Meaning: lit. say three in the morning but four in the evening (idiom); to change sth that is already settled upon; indecisive; to blow hot and cold
Characters: 4
HSK level: HSK 7

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HSK 5

imperial or royal court

HSK 1

three

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HSK 1

four

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