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-====== jiǎzhuāng: 假装 - To Pretend, To Feign, To Make Believe ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** jiazhuang, 假装, pretend in Chinese, how to say feign in Mandarin, Chinese word for make believe, acting fake in Chinese, jiazhuang meaning, pretend to be sick in Chinese, social politeness China +
-  * **Summary:** Learn how to use the common Chinese verb **假装 (jiǎzhuāng)**, meaning "to pretend," "to feign," or "to make believe." This guide breaks down its meaning, cultural significance in saving face, and practical daily use. Whether you're describing a child's game, a white lie told for social harmony, or feigning sleep to avoid a conversation, understanding **假装 (jiǎzhuāng)** is key to navigating nuanced Chinese social interactions. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** jiǎzhuāng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To act as if something is true when it is not; to feign an emotion, state, or intention. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **假装 (jiǎzhuāng)** is the go-to word for "pretending." It covers everything from a child playing make-believe to an adult feigning surprise or pretending not to notice an awkward situation. It's about putting on a different "face" or behavior, whether for fun, politeness, or deception. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **假 (jiǎ):** This character's primary meaning is "fake," "false," or "pseudo-." Think of it as the opposite of 真 (zhēn - real, true). +
-  * **装 (zhuāng):** This character can mean "to install" or "to pack," but here it carries the meaning of "to dress up," "to adorn," or "to act a part." +
-  * When combined, **假装 (jiǎzhuāng)** literally means "to put on a fake act" or "to falsely dress up (one's behavior)," which perfectly captures the idea of pretending. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * **The Role of "Face" (面子 - miànzi):** **假装 (jiǎzhuāng)** is often used as a tool to give or save face. For example, if a friend makes an embarrassing mistake in public, you might **假装** you didn't see it (假装没看见 - jiǎzhuāng méi kànjiàn). This act of "pretending" isn't seen as dishonest but as a socially graceful way to prevent your friend from losing face and maintaining harmony in the group. +
-  * **Harmony over Directness:** Compared to many Western cultures that value directness and "brutal honesty," traditional Chinese culture often prioritizes social harmony (和谐 - héxié). **假装** can be a social lubricant. One might **假装** to agree with a superior's bad idea to avoid conflict in the moment, or **假装** not to be busy when a friend asks for a favor. While this can seem indirect to a foreigner, it's often rooted in a desire to maintain positive relationships. +
-  * **Playfulness vs. Deception:** The context of **假装** is everything. With children, it's universally understood as playful "make-believe." Between adults, it can range from polite social fiction (pretending you love a gift you don't) to more serious deception (pretending to be loyal to a company you plan to leave). The key is to understand the underlying intention. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **Informal & Everyday:** **假装** is a very common word used in daily conversation among friends, family, and colleagues. +
-  * **Playful Banter:** Friends might accuse each other of pretending in a joking way. "别假装了，我知道你偷吃了我的零食！" (Bié jiǎzhuāng le, wǒ zhīdào nǐ tōuchī le wǒ de língshí!) - "Stop pretending, I know you secretly ate my snacks!" +
-  * **Avoiding Situations:** It's frequently used to describe avoiding something or someone. A common example is pretending to be on the phone or asleep to avoid an awkward encounter. +
-  * **Social Media:** The term can be used to critique people who **假装** having a perfect or wealthy life online, similar to the English concept of "flexing for the 'gram." +
-  * **Connotation:** The word itself is neutral. Its connotation (positive, negative, or neutral) is determined entirely by the context and the speaker's tone. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:**  +
-    * 孩子们喜欢**假装**是超人。 +
-    * Pinyin: Háizi men xǐhuān **jiǎzhuāng** shì chāorén. +
-    * English: Children like to pretend to be Superman. +
-    * Analysis: This is the most straightforward, playful use of the word, equivalent to "make-believe." The context is innocent and positive. +
-  * **Example 2:**  +
-    * 他**假装**睡着了，因为他不想和我说话。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā **jiǎzhuāng** shuìzháo le, yīnwèi tā bùxiǎng hé wǒ shuōhuà. +
-    * English: He pretended to be asleep because he didn't want to talk to me. +
-    * Analysis: A classic example of using pretence to avoid a social interaction. The connotation here is slightly negative and shows passive avoidance. +
-  * **Example 3:**  +
-    * 你别**假装**不知道这件事，我上周就告诉你了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ bié **jiǎzhuāng** bù zhīdào zhè jiàn shì, wǒ shàng zhōu jiù gàosù nǐ le. +
-    * English: Don't pretend you don't know about this; I told you last week. +
-    * Analysis: This is a direct accusation. "别假装 (bié jiǎzhuāng)" is a very common phrase used to call someone out on their act. +
-  * **Example 4:**  +
-    * 为了不让她担心，我**假装**一切都很好。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wèile bù ràng tā dānxīn, wǒ **jiǎzhuāng** yīqiè dōu hěn hǎo. +
-    * English: In order not to make her worry, I pretended everything was fine. +
-    * Analysis: Here, pretending has a noble or considerate motivation. This is a great example of using **假装** for a perceived "good" reason. +
-  * **Example 5:**  +
-    * 他**假装**生病，这样就不用去上学了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā **jiǎzhuāng** shēngbìng, zhèyàng jiù bùyòng qù shàngxué le. +
-    * English: He feigned illness so he wouldn't have to go to school. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates using **假装** for personal gain or to shirk responsibility. The context is clearly negative. +
-  * **Example 6:**  +
-    * 当老板问谁愿意加班时，我**假装**在看手机。 +
-    * Pinyin: Dāng lǎobǎn wèn shéi yuànyì jiābān shí, wǒ **jiǎzhuāng** zài kàn shǒujī. +
-    * English: When the boss asked who was willing to work overtime, I pretended to be looking at my phone. +
-    * Analysis: A relatable, modern-day example of using pretence to avoid an undesirable task. The feeling is neutral to slightly mischievous. +
-  * **Example 7:**  +
-    * 她**假装**对这个礼物很惊喜，但其实她早就知道了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā **jiǎzhuāng** duì zhège lǐwù hěn jīngxǐ, dàn qíshí tā zǎo jiù zhīdào le. +
-    * English: She pretended to be very surprised by the gift, but actually, she already knew about it. +
-    * Analysis: This highlights a common social situation. The act of pretending is done to be polite and not spoil the gift-giver's effort. +
-  * **Example 8:**  +
-    * 在会上，即使我不懂，我有时也得**假装**听懂了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zài huì shàng, jíshǐ wǒ bù dǒng, wǒ yǒushí yě děi **jiǎzhuāng** tīng dǒng le. +
-    * English: In meetings, even if I don't understand, sometimes I have to pretend that I do. +
-    * Analysis: This links directly to the cultural concept of saving face (面子). Admitting a lack of understanding might cause one to lose face, so pretending is a common strategy. +
-  * **Example 9:**  +
-    * 你不能永远**假装**快乐，你需要面对你的问题。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ bùnéng yǒngyuǎn **jiǎzhuāng** kuàilè, nǐ xūyào miànduì nǐ de wèntí. +
-    * English: You can't pretend to be happy forever; you need to face your problems. +
-    * Analysis: This shows **假装** in the context of emotional health, implying that it can be a form of denial that is ultimately unhelpful. +
-  * **Example 10:**  +
-    * 那个骗子**假装**成警察，骗走了老人的钱。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nàge piànzi **jiǎzhuāng** chéng jǐngchá, piàn zǒu le lǎorén de qián. +
-    * English: That swindler pretended to be a police officer and scammed the old man out of his money. +
-    * Analysis: This is a very strong, negative use. Here, **假装成 (jiǎzhuāng chéng)** means "to pretend to be" or "to impersonate," and it's linked to criminal deception. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **`假装 (jiǎzhuāng)` vs. `表演 (biǎoyǎn)`:** A common mistake is to use **假装** for professional acting. **假装** is about feigning a state or emotion in real life. `表演 (biǎoyǎn)` means "to perform" or "to act" in a formal capacity, like in a movie or play. +
-    * **Correct:** 那个演员**表演**得很好。 (Nàge yǎnyuán **biǎoyǎn** de hěn hǎo.) - That actor performs very well. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 那个演员假装得很好。 (This sounds like the actor is faking something in their real life, not performing a role). +
-  * **`假装 (jiǎzhuāng)` vs. `装 (zhuāng)`:** In colloquial speech, the character `装 (zhuāng)` is often used by itself as a shorter, more forceful, and often more critical version of **假装**. +
-    * **Example:** `别装了！ (Bié zhuāng le!)` - "Stop faking it!" or "Cut the act!" This is much more direct and common in informal arguments than `别假装了！`. +
-  * **False Friend: "Pretentious":** While someone who is "pretentious" definitely `假装`s a lot, **假装** is the *verb* for the action of pretending. The *adjective* "pretentious" or "artificial" is better translated as `做作 (zuòzuo)`. +
-    * **Example:** 他说话很**做作**。(Tā shuōhuà hěn **zuòzuo**.) - He speaks in a very pretentious/artificial way. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[装]] (zhuāng) - A shorter, more colloquial, and often more critical verb for "to pretend" or "to fake it." +
-  * [[表演]] (biǎoyǎn) - To perform, to act (as in a play or film). The professional or artistic form of pretending. +
-  * [[伪装]] (wěizhuāng) - To disguise or camouflage. More formal than **假装** and often used in contexts of military, espionage, or nature. +
-  * [[冒充]] (màochōng) - To impersonate, to pose as someone else, usually with fraudulent or malicious intent. It's a stronger and more negative word than **假装**. +
-  * [[做作]] (zuòzuo) - (Adjective) Pretentious, artificial. Describes the quality of a person or behavior that seems fake or unnatural. +
-  * [[虚伪]] (xūwěi) - (Adjective) Hypocritical, disingenuous. A strong moral judgment on a person's character, implying they regularly **假装** for selfish reasons. +
-  * [[面子]] (miànzi) - "Face"; social dignity and reputation. Often the core reason why someone might feel the need to **假装**.+