pretend; feign; put on an act
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to pretend; to feign; to act in a way one does not truly feel; to put on a false appearance
neutralOften implies insincerity or hypocrisy. Can be used for pretending to be happy, nice, knowledgeable, etc.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
hěn很
lǎo老
shi实
，
bù不
huì会
zhuāng装
jiǎ假
。
This child is very honest and doesn't pretend.
Tā他
míng明
míng明
bù不
gāo高
xìng兴
，
hái还
yào要
zhuāng装
jiǎ假
xiào笑
。
He was clearly unhappy but still had to force a smile.
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Zuò做
rén人
yào要
zhēn真
chéng诚
，
bù不
yào要
zhuāng装
jiǎ假
。
One should be sincere, not fake.
Tā她
zuì最
tǎo讨
yàn厌
nà那
xiē些
zhuāng装
jiǎ假
de的
rén人
。
She hates those hypocritical people the most.