mixture of truth and falsehood; blend of fact and fiction
A yojijukugo describing a situation, story, or account where truth and lies are intermingled, making it hard to separate them.
His story is a mixture of truth and lies, so I don't know how much to believe.
This novel is written in a style that blends fact and fiction.
Standard kanji form for this yojijukugo.
Variant kanji form using 混淆 instead of 混交; both are used.
A yojijukugo composed of 虚 (falsehood), 実 (truth), 混 (mix), and 交 (mingle). The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a common four-character pattern for describing mixed states.