还是那一张华而不实的脸
“Or that flashy, good-for-nothing face of his?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
才子的虚名
“His so-called talent?”
还是那一张 华而不实 的脸
“Or that flashy, good-for-nothing face of his?”
成亲那日 是你第一次见他吧
“Your wedding day was the first time you ever saw him, wasn't it?”
“You only fell for his pretty face, ignoring that he is completely hollow inside.”
Traditional Chinese ethics heavily disparage flashiness devoid of true virtue or capability, warning against being blinded by superficial elegance or charming facades.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
flashy but without substance; superficial
A common idiom used to criticize people, ideas, or things that look splendid on the surface but lack practical value or genuine worth.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's like a slap in the face of Qinghua District.”
“It's about our dignity.”
“and he couldn't spare me a shred of dignity.”
“it won't look good for the company.”
“is it the kind worn on one's face?”
“the company's shareholders.”