Definition
作假 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to fake, to falsify, or to behave insincerely'. It splits when adding aspect or measure words: the verb 作 and the object 假 can separate, e.g., 作过假 ('has faked'), 作了一次假 ('faked once'). The word covers three main contexts: forging documents or products, cheating or playing tricks, and putting on affected behavior.
v.o.
to counterfeitto falsify (documents, products, etc.)to cheatto play tricksto behave affectedlyto put on airs
Examples
- 作假。Zhè jiā gōngsī yīnwèi zuò jiǎ bèi fákuǎn le.This company was fined for counterfeiting.
- ，。Tā cónglái bù zuò jiǎ, dàjiā dōu xìnrèn tā.He never cheats; everyone trusts him.
- 作假，。Tā shuōhuà tài zuò jiǎ le, ràng rén bù shūfu.She speaks in such an affected way that it makes people uncomfortable.
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