反倒是 更像一个老手
“He feels more like a seasoned one.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我倒觉得他不像是新人
“I don't think this person is a newcomer.”
反倒 是 更像一个 老手
“He feels more like a seasoned one.”
怎么说
“How so?”
“He is pretending to be green, but his moves show he has been doing this for years.”
In Chinese social analysis, people often remain wary of those who claim inexperience to lower vigilance while acting with veteran precision.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
on the contrary / instead
Used to introduce an observation that overturns a previous assumption or contradicts general expectations.
an old hand / a seasoned veteran
Refers colloquially to someone highly experienced and skilled at a particular craft or activity.