Chinese Grammar
表面上看 + Clause 1, 然而 + Clause 2
A contrastive structure used to highlight the difference between the superficial appearance ('On the surface...') and the hidden reality ('However...').
Example Sentences
表面上看，这是一场组织严密、正规合法的选美活动... 然而，在这光鲜亮丽的舞台背后，却潜伏着令人不寒而栗的危机。
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