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Chinese

màosì
Meaning: seemingly; apparently; to look as if
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example

這份報告貌似完整,卻漏了最關鍵的數據。
这份报告貌似完整,却漏了最关键的数据。
The report seems complete, but it omits the most important data.

Usage Notes

This adverb presents an appearance or impression that may not be fully reliable. It is common in informal and neutral modern Chinese.

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