他只敢在背后耍阴招
“He only dares to use underhanded tricks from behind.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“He would never dare face you head-on.”
他只敢在 背后 耍阴招
“He only dares to use underhanded tricks from behind.”
论才学
“As for learning and talent...”
“You are far superior to him; he knows he can't win fairly, so he resorts to cowardice.”
Direct confrontation is culturally viewed as honorable (Junzi), whereas maneuvering in the dark ('playing dirty moves') brands someone as a deceitful petty person (Xiaoren).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to play dirty tricks; pull underhanded moves
Colloquial and derogatory phrase used to condemn sneaky, dishonorable tactics.
behind one's back
Used to describe secretive, cowardly actions taken outside of direct confrontation.