假装
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Meaning: to pretend
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假装
假装 means 'to pretend' or 'to feign' in English. It refers to the act of making something appear to be true when it is not, often to deceive or avoid a situation.
The character 假 (jiǎ) originally meant 'false' or 'not real,' while 装 (zhuāng) means 'to dress' or 'to put on.' Together, they form a compound that literally means 'to dress as if something is true,' which evolved into the concept of pretending or feigning.
假装 is commonly used in daily conversations to describe situations where someone acts in a way that is not genuine. For example, pretending to be busy, pretending to understand, or pretending to be asleep. It can also carry a slightly negative connotation, implying dishonesty or insincerity.
Example Sentences
他假装没听见我说的话。
He pretended not to hear what I said.
她假装很高兴，其实心里很难过。
She pretended to be happy, but she was actually very sad.