be the same in appearance but different essentially
Mingtradeshiyi is a Chinese idiom. Its pinyin is m í NGM à OSH í y ì, which means similar names but different in essence.
explain
Trade: Qi et al; change: change. Similar in name but different in substance.
source
Kaisai, a book written by Shang Jun, said: "the trade between the two is both famous and practical, so it is necessary to observe them."
usage
They are similar in name but different in substance
Chinese PinYin : míng mào shí yì
be the same in appearance but different essentially
unable to get up after a fall. yī diē bù zhèn
looked like a man who was drunk or dreaming. rú zuì rú mèng
not affect the general situation. wú guān dà jú
return empty-handed from treasure mountain -- unable to benefit from a visit to a great master. bǎo shān kōng huí