这还真是好手段呀
“That is indeed a clever move.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他是有意而为之
“He did it on purpose.”
这 还真是 好手段 呀
“That is indeed a clever move.”
可是那又如何呢
“But so what?”
“What a dirty, calculated trick.”
In Chinese conflict discourse, calling someone's strategy 'clever' or 'impressive' often serves as a biting indictment of deceitful scheming.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
really is indeed; turns out to be
Often used to confirm an unexpected reality, frequently employed with ironic or skeptical overtones.
clever trick; shrewd tactic
While literally positive, it is heavily used pejoratively to imply scheming, underhanded methods.
Adds an exaggerated, mocking flavor to accentuate the sarcasm.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“truly has some clever tactics.”
“You've got some real skills. Who do you run with?”
“She has her ways.”
“That's a really good plan. Smart.”