empty shell; facade; hollow framework
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empty shell; facade; hollow framework
neutralA derogatory term describing something that looks impressive or has a complete structure on the surface but lacks substance, core functions, or valuable content inside. Often used for organizations, systems, theories, or written works.
Nà那
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
kàn看
zhe着
guī规
mó模
bù不
xiǎo小
，
qí其
shí实
zhǐ只
shì是
gè个
kōng空
jià架
zi子
，
méi没
jǐ几
gè个
shí实
jì际
xiàng项
mù目
。
That company looks sizable, but it's actually just an empty shell with few real projects.
Zhè这
piān篇
bào报
gào告
shù数
jù据
xiáng详
shí实
，
bù不
shì是
kōng空
jià架
zi子
。
This report, with its detailed data, is not just an empty facade.
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Gǎi改
gé革
bù不
néng能
zhǐ只
dā搭
kōng空
jià架
zi子
，
bì必
xū须
yǒu有
pèi配
tào套
de的
luò落
shí实
cuò措
shī施
。
Reforms cannot just set up a hollow framework; they must have supporting implementation measures.
Nà那
gè个
wěi委
yuán员
huì会
chéng成
lì立
hòu后
méi没
kāi开
guò过
huì会
，
wán完
quán全
shì是
gè个
kōng空
jià架
zi子
。
That committee hasn't met since its establishment; it's completely an empty shell.