fēi

technical
literary

Meaning of 腹非

腹非 means to criticize or ridicule in one's heart without speaking out. Pronounced fù fēi.

  • to criticize or ridicule in one's heart without speaking out

Definitions & Examples

suī
gǎn
zhí
yán
 
dàn
xīn
zhōng
zǎo
fēi
 

Although he dared not speak plainly, he had already been criticizing in his heart.

Chén
duì
bào
zhèng
zhǐ
néng
fēi
 
fǒu
yǒu
xìng
mìng
zhī
 

The minister could only silently disapprove of the tyranny, or else he would risk his life.

 
fēi
 
zài
dài
néng
shì
xiàng
zhòng
zuì
 

In ancient times, 'silent criticism' could be a serious crime.