bin3 soeng3變相变相
Jyutpingbin3 soeng3
Yalebin seung
Definition
Covertly; in disguise; in effect. Referring to something that appears different on the surface but is the same in reality.
colloquialother
How it's used
Use this term to describe actions that have a hidden or indirect effect, especially when the outcome contradicts the stated intention. It is frequently applied to business practices, government policies, or social situations where a change is presented as something positive but functions as a disadvantage to the consumer or individual.
Examples
By doing this, they are effectively forcing me to resign.
This promotion is basically a trick to make you buy two more items.
Related words
Common phrases
price hike in disguise
pay cut in disguise
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply saying something is fake or a lie. It specifically describes a situation where the form or label of an action remains the same, but the underlying reality or consequence has shifted into something else.
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Grammar guides
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