暗地里

• Pinyin: àn dì lǐ
• Desglose de hanzi: 暗 = 日 (sun) + 音 (sound), meaning dark; 地 = manner marker; 里 = inside

Significado

En secreto; a escondidas; entre bastidores.

Describes actions done covertly, without others' knowledge. Can be neutral (surprise preparations) or negative (scheming). Emphasizes concealment from public view.

Ejemplos

1. 他表面上支持你，暗地里却在说你坏话。
2. 她暗地里一直在帮我们准备惊喜派对。
3. 竞争对手暗地里挖走了我们好几个客户。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, observation

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 他暗地里做了很多努力。(He made a lot of effort behind the scenes.)
• 有些人暗地里嫉妒你。(Some people secretly envy you.)

Incorrecto

• 说'暗地里地做事' (Don't add 地 after 暗地里 — it already functions as an adverb)

Origen e historia

暗 (dark/secret) + 地 (manner particle) + 里 (inside). Together: in the dark/secretly.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal