言不由衷 meaning in English
talk insincerely; a left-handed compliment; be insincere in one's words [speech]; not to say what one thinks in one's mind; not to speak honestly; one's heart is far from one's lips.; one's words belie one's mind.; say one thing and mean another; say what one does not mean; speak affectedly; speak without sincerity; speak with tongue in cheek; the words spoken are not from the heart
Examples
- I can't pretend that i do like them .
我不能言不由衷，说我喜欢他们。 - She felt so free from ulterior motives .
她觉得已毫无言不由衷的必要了。 - When he said he never wanted to see you again i am sure he did not mean it literally .
他说他再也不想见你了，我肯定他言不由衷。 - Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning
有时候人们说的话言不由衷。 - She & quot; s very good at paying lip service
她很会讲一些言不由衷的好听话。