言不由衷

言不由衷 yán yóu zhōng ㄧㄢˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄧㄡˊ ㄓㄨㄥ jin4 bat1 jau4 cung1

  • to say sth without meaning it (idiom); to speak tongue in cheek
  • saying one thing but meaning sth different

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 言 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown