교언영색이 · 교언영색을
flattering words and an ingratiating face, sweet talk
Example
교언영색에 속지 말고 행동을 보세요.
Don't be fooled by sweet talk; look at what people do.
Word parts
교 clever+언 words+영 pleasing+색 look
From Confucius: smooth talk and a fawning face rarely come with true virtue.
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