Definition
障眼法 literally means 'eye-blocking technique' — a trick or ploy used to hide the truth by diverting attention elsewhere. It's commonly used in contexts like magic tricks (where the magician distracts the audience), political cover-ups, or any situation where someone deliberately creates a false impression to conceal what's really happening. The word carries a slightly negative connotation of deception or manipulation.
n.
a cover-up or diversionary tactica trick to conceal the truth by misdirection
Examples
- 障眼法。Móshùshī de zhàng yǎn fǎ ràng guānzhòng yǐwéi yìngbì xiāoshī le.The magician's sleight of hand made the audience think the coin had disappeared.
- 障眼法，。Zhège gōngsī yòng cáiwù zàojiǎ dāng zhàng yǎn fǎ, yǎngài le jù'é kuīsǔn.The company used accounting fraud as a cover-up to hide massive losses.
- ，障眼法。Bié bèi tā nàxiē huāyánqiǎoyǔ piàn le, nà zhǐshì zhàng yǎn fǎ éryǐ.Don't be fooled by his sweet talk — that's just a diversionary tactic.
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