看不见摸不着的 那种名声
“that intangible, untouchable reputation?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你就图 图那些
“You're just after”
看不见摸不着 的 那种名声
“that intangible, untouchable reputation?”
傻不傻呀 我打死你 书记
“How stupid is that? I'll kill you! Mr. Zheng!”
“You sacrificed our real interests for hollow praise that means nothing.”
In Chinese grassroots society, tension frequently arises between pursuing official status or moral prestige (虚名) and securing practical economic benefits (实惠) for the household.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
intangible / invisible and impalpable
A vivid four-character set phrase used to describe things that have no practical, physical presence or utility.
reputation / fame
Used neutrally or critically to describe social renown or standing in the community.
Emphasizes the modifier attributing the intangible quality to reputation.
