Worksheet 70
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This is a saying used to depict corruption. It is a metaphor for officials and criminals (bandits) that are colluding and working together.
貓鼠同眠
māo shǔ tóng mián
The cat and the rat are asleep together
This Chinese proverb is used when talking about someone who is insincere. The English equivilant in the situation described in the Chinese version would be 'Crocodile tears'. This means to shed fake tears, when you are not really upset.
貓哭老鼠
māo kū lǎoshǔ
the cat weeps for the dead mouse
māo kū lǎoshǔ
the cat weeps for the dead mouse
Variation: 'Crocodile Tears'
