道貌岸然

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Chinese

in a solemn or serious manner
trad. (道貌岸然) 道貌 岸然
simp. #(道貌岸然) 道貌 岸然

Pronunciation


Idiom

道貌岸然

  1. having a solemn look
  2. (derogatory) sanctimonious; hypocritical; two-faced