改头换面
gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn

superficial makeover

  • created sense approved 改头换面/改頭換面 · gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn · superficial makeover

    改头换面 / 改頭換面

    gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn

    superficial makeover

    to change the outward appearance of something while its essence remains the same, often used derogatorily to imply deception

    这个方案只是改头换面，核心内容一点没变。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 改头换面/改頭換面 · gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn · transformation

    改头换面 / 改頭換面

    gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn

    transformation

    to undergo a thorough or significant change for the better, often used in a non-derogatory sense

    经过重新装修，这家旧书店改头换面，成了网红打卡地。

    idiom

    created sense