明面上是参他 实际上
“On the surface, they’re impeaching him. In truth,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
此话怎讲啊
“How so?”
明面上 是参他 实际上
“On the surface, they’re impeaching him. In truth,”
是太后想敲打我吧
“the Empress Dowager is warning me.”
“Don't fall for the surface drama; the real target here is me.”
In Chinese imperial court politics, direct confrontation was avoided; superiors often warned or pressured key rivals by ostensibly punishing their subordinates.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
on the surface; outwardly
Commonly paired with '实际上' (in reality) to contrast apparent public pretexts with hidden private realities.
in fact; actually
Use this transition to pivot from false impressions or official narratives to the underlying truth.