How do you pronounce 朝三暮四 in Pinyin?

The character 朝三暮四 is pronounced "zhāo sān mù sì" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 朝三暮四?

朝三暮四 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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朝三暮四

Q: What does 朝三暮四 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 朝三暮四 (zhāo sān mù sì) translates to "lit. say three in the morning but four in the evening (idiom); to change sth that is already settled upon; indecisive; to blow hot and cold". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).