有的同志说 他这个就是换汤不换药
“Some say this is just a change in form but not in content.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这不是好事吗
“Isn't it good?”
有的 同志说 他 这个 就是 换汤不换药
“Some say this is just a change in form but not in content.”
他还是卖地
“It's just selling the land.”
“Don't celebrate too early; this so-called reform is purely superficial and solves nothing.”
In Chinese bureaucratic environments, pointing out flaws using 'some comrades say' preserves harmony and protects face while still delivering necessary criticism.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a change in form but not in substance; old wine in new bottles
A very common metaphor used to critique reforms, plans, or apologies that only alter superficial aspects without fixing the root cause.
some comrades say
A standard rhetorical device in institutional Chinese used to voice disagreement diplomatically without taking direct personal ownership.
