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TOPIK 6noun

면종복배

myeonjongbokbae [면종복빼]

면종복배가 · 면종복배를

outward obedience with inner defiance, two-faced compliance

Example

그는 상사 앞에서만 순종하는 면종복배의 태도를 보였어요.

He showed a two-faced attitude, obedient only in front of his boss.

Word parts

면 face종 follow복 belly배 turn away

Literally 'the face obeys, the belly turns away' — agreeing outwardly, opposing inside.