比什么都不说要高明很多
“is smarter than saying nothing at all.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
有所保留的交代
“Holding back a little”
比什么都不说 要 高明很多
“is smarter than saying nothing at all.”
但小贝哥哥跟你讲的故事
“But the story Bei told you”
“Being selective about what you reveal is far more cunning than simply keeping completely quiet.”
A psychological tactic in Chinese interpersonal communication. Disclosing everything leaves one vulnerable to manipulation, while total silence appears defiant or guilty; speaking with calculated reservation, however, demonstrates an appearance of candor while protecting critical privacy or interests, making it regarded as a far more sophisticated interpersonal maneuver.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
far more clever and sophisticated than...; far superior in tactics or strategy
Commonly used to compare the merits of two approaches, tactics, or strategies, carrying a subjective evaluative tone.
to say nothing at all; to remain completely silent and reveal no information
A common colloquial expression emphasizing not opening one's mouth or refusing to take a stance.
