false appearance; misleading phenomenon
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1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
false appearance; misleading phenomenon that contradicts the true nature of things
Commonly used in philosophical, analytical, or political contexts to describe appearances that mask underlying reality. The variant form 假相 is also acceptable in formal writing.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
cā擦
liàng亮
yǎn眼
jing睛
，
bù不
yào要
bèi被
jiǎ假
xiàng象
suǒ所
mí迷
huò惑
。
We must keep our eyes open and not be misled by false appearances.
Jīng经
jì济
fán繁
róng荣
de的
bèi背
hòu后
kě可
néng能
yǐn隐
cáng藏
zhe着
jiǎ假
xiàng象
。
Behind the economic prosperity may lie hidden illusions.
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Wǒ我
men们
yào要
xué学
huì会
tòu透
guò过
jiǎ假
xiàng象
kàn看
běn本
zhì质
。
We must learn to see through appearances to perceive the essence.