The Chinese word 假 has several meanings depending on the context. It can mean “fake”, “false”, “counterfeit”, or “pretend”. For example, when talking about counterfeit money or fake products, 假 is often used to describe them. It can also be used to describe a false statement or a fake identity. In addition, 假 can be used as a verb to mean “take a break” or “have a vacation”. Overall, the meaning of 假 depends on the context in which it is used.
Translation
Adjective: fake, false
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我今天请假了 | wǒ jīntiān qǐngjià le | I took a day off today |
| 这是假的钞票 | zhè shì jiǎ de chāopiào | This is a fake banknote |
| 我们需要一份假的合同 | wǒmen xūyào yī fèn jiǎ de hétóng | We need a fake contract |
| 她的微笑看起来有点假 | tā de wēixiào kàn qǐlái yǒudiǎn jiǎ | Her smile looks a bit fake |
| 这是一个假名字 | zhè shì yī gè jiǎ míngzì | This is a fake name |
| 我们需要一个假的地址 | wǒmen xūyào yī gè jiǎ de dìzhǐ | We need a fake address |
| 他说的话听起来有点假 | tā shuō de huà tīng qǐlái yǒudiǎn jiǎ | What he said sounds a bit fake |
| 这是一个假的电话号码 | zhè shì yī gè jiǎ de diànhuà hàomǎ | This is a fake phone number |
HSK
假 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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