朝三暮四 zhāosān-mùsì literally say three in the morning but four in the evening
literally say three in the morning but four in the evening (idiom); to change something that is already settled upon; indecisive; to blow hot and cold
How to remember 朝三暮四: 朝 to face + 三 three + 暮 dusk + 四 four = literally say three in the morning but four in the evening.
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- Idiom 'three in the morning, four at night' - fickle, always changing one's mind.
- Note 朝 read zhāo (morning); criticizes inconstancy in loyalty, love, or purpose.
- From a fable of a monkey-keeper juggling acorn rations; today it means blowing hot and cold.