撒谎
sā huǎng
lie
The word '撒谎' in Chinese is used when referring to the act of not telling the truth. It can be used in various contexts similarly to how 'lie' is used in English. For instance, in the phrase '不要撒谎' which means 'don't lie'.
Example sentences using: 撒谎
他从不撒谎。
Tā cóng bù sāhuǎng.
He never lies.
This phrase means that a person does not tell lies at all.
你为什么要撒谎?
Nǐ wèishéme yào sāhuǎng?
Why do you need to lie?
This is typically asked when the speaker suspects the listener of being dishonest.
他们撒谎，说我偷了东西。
Tāmen sāhuǎng, shuō wǒ tōule dōngxī.
They lied, saying I stole things.
This phrase indicates that someone falsely accused the speaker of stealing.
我能看出你在撒谎。
Wǒ néng kàn chū nǐ zài sāhuǎng.
I can tell you're lying.
This is usually said when the speaker believes the listener is not telling the truth.
撒谎是不能被原谅的错误。
Sāhuǎng shì bùnéng bèi yuánliàng de cuòwù.
Lying is an unforgivable mistake.
This phrase expresses an absolute stance against dishonesty.
撒谎终究会露馅。
Sāhuǎng zhōngjiū huì lùxiàn.
Lies will ultimately be exposed.
This is an assertion that no lie can be hidden forever.
他是非常善于撒谎的人。
Tā shì fēicháng shànyú sāhuǎng de rén.
He is a very good liar.
This highlights someone's exceptional skill in deception or untruthfulness.
不要撒谎，老实回答我。
Bùyào sāhuǎng, lǎoshí huídá wǒ.
Don't lie, answer me honestly.
This is used when urging someone to respond truthfully to a question or statement.
撒谎的代价往往很大。
Sāhuǎng de dàijià wǎngwǎng hěn dà.
The cost of lying is often high.
This phrase warns about the severe consequences that usually follow dishonest actions.
我讨厌撒谎的人。
Wǒ tǎoyàn sāhuǎng de rén.
I hate liars.
It expresses the speaker's dislike for people who are not truthful.