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表面上
biǎomiàn shàng
Description
“表面上”的意思是从外表看起来是这样，但实际上可能不一样。
"表面上" means that something appears a certain way from the outside, but may actually be different.
我们常用这个词来说一个人或一件事看起来和真实情况不同。
We often use "表面上" to say that a person or thing looks different from the real situation.
Meanings
表面上biǎomiàn shàng
on the surface; seemingly; outwardly
他表面上很开心，其实心里很难过。
He looks happy on the outside, but he's really sad inside.
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Notes
- Etymology
表面 (surface) + 上 (on), literally "on the surface."
- Nuance
Often paired with 其实 or 实际上 to contrast appearance with reality.
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