Definition
弄虚作假 is a formal four-character idiom meaning 'to practice fraud or engage in deception' in a wide range of contexts (e.g., business, official documents). 作弊 (zuò bì) is more specific: it means 'to cheat' on exams or in competitions. Use 弄虚作假 for broader, often serious deception; use 作弊 for cheating in tests or games.
phrase
to practice fraudto engage in deception (idiom)
Examples
- 弄虚作假。Kǎoshì zhōng juéduì bù kěyǐ nòng xū zuò jiǎ.You absolutely cannot engage in fraud during an exam.
- 弄虚作假。Zhè jiā gōngsī yīnwèi nòng xū zuò jiǎ bèi fákuǎn le.This company was fined for practicing fraud.
- ，弄虚作假。Wǒmen yào chéngshí zuòrén, bù néng nòng xū zuò jiǎ.We must be honest people and cannot engage in deception.
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