假装
jiǎ-zhuāng
pretend
The Chinese word '假装' is used similarly to the English word 'pretend'. It can be used to describe someone feigning an action, emotion, or physical state they actually do not possess, in order to deceive others for various purposes. It can be widely used in various context, for instance: pretending to be hurt, pretending to sleep etc.
Example sentences using: 假装
他假装听不见我在跟他说话。
Tā jiǎzhuāng tīng bùjiàn wǒ zài gēn tā shuōhuà.
He pretends he can't hear me talking to him.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that the other person is pretending not to hear their conversation, possibly to avoid responding or acknowledging what was said.
我们都知道他是在假装生病。
Wǒmen dōu zhīdào tā shìzài jiǎzhuāng shēngbìng.
We all know he is pretending to be sick.
This sentence is used when the speaker and others suspect that someone is not truly ill, but is pretending or acting as though they are to gain some outside benefit.
假装不知道的样子真是太透明了。
Jiǎzhuāng bù zhīdào de yàngzi zhēnshi tài tòumíngle.
Pretending not to know is too transparent.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's pretense of ignorance is obvious to others and not at all convincing.
她假装不喜欢他，但她其实很喜欢。
Tā jiǎzhuāng bù xǐhuān tā, dàn tā qíshí hěn xǐhuān.
She pretends not to like him, but she actually likes him a lot.
This sentence is about someone who hides their true feelings or emotions about someone else. In this context, the woman is pretending not to have romantic feelings for the man, even though she does.
他假装自己在做决定。
Tā jiǎzhuāng zìjǐ zài zuò juédìng.
He is pretending to make a decision.
The sentence is about a person who is acting as if they are in the process of making a decision, but they are just pretending.
她假装信任他，虽然她不信。
Tā jiǎzhuāng xìnrèn tā, suīrán tā bù xìn.
She pretends to trust him, even though she doesn't.
This sentence is about a person feigning trust into someone else despite their actual distrust.
他们假装没有看见那个人。
Tāmen jiǎzhuāng méiyǒu kànjiàn nàgè rén.
They pretended not to see that person.
The sentence is about a group of people who are pretending not to see someone, possibly to avoid interaction.
我假装对他的话不感兴趣。
Wǒ jiǎzhuāng duì tā dehuà bùgǎn xìngqù.
I pretend to be uninterested in what he says.
The sentence is describing the speaker's feigned disregard or lack of interest in what someone else is saying.
他假装完全明白那个复杂的问题。
Tā jiǎzhuāng wánquán míngbái nàgè fùzá de wèntí.
He pretends to fully understand that complex problem.
The sentence refers to someone pretending to understand a complex issue or problem, likely to seem more knowledgeable or competent than they actually are.
她假装过得很好，但实际上她很孤单。
Tā jiǎzhuāngguò de hěn hǎo, dàn shíjìshàng tā hěn gūdān.
She pretends to be doing well, but in fact she is very lonely.
This sentence is about a person who, despite outward appearances of being happy and content, is really feeling lonely on the inside.