这齐司吏表面上倨傲得很
“He seems arrogant on the surface,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这齐司吏 表面上 倨傲得很
“He seems arrogant on the surface,”
但实则内心
“but deep down,”
“Don't be fooled by his proud exterior; that's just a front.”
Chinese interpersonal observation often distinguishes strictly between superficial posturing (表面) and true heart (内心), warning against superficial judgment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
on the surface; outwardly; superficially
Commonly used to set up a contrast with reality, usually followed by '实际上' (in reality) or '但实则' (but actually).
exceedingly haughty and disdainful
A slightly more literary and formal synonym for '傲气', often used when describing formal demeanor.