Chinese–English

掩耳盗铃

yǎn ěr dào líng · yan er dao ling

Traditional 掩耳盜鈴

Idiom guide: what 掩耳盗铃 means

Meaning

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  1. lit. to cover one's ears whilst stealing a bell
  2. to deceive oneself
  3. to bury one's head in the sand (idiom)
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