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名义上
míngyìshàng
Description
"名义上"的意思是表面上看起来是这样，但实际情况不一定一样。
"名义上" means something appears to be true on the surface, but the actual situation may be different.
我们常用它来说一个人有某个头衔，但没有真正的权力。
We often use "名义上" to say someone has a title but lacks real power.
Meanings
名义上míngyìshàng
nominally; in name only; officially but not really
他名义上是老板，但公司都是别人管。
He is the nominal boss, but others run the company.
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Notes
- Etymology
名义 (name/title) + 上 (in the aspect of), meaning "in terms of name".
- Nuance
often contrasts with 实际上 (actually), highlighting a gap between title and reality.
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