Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
伪装(偽裝)wěizhuāng(wei3zhuang1)
伪装 (wěi zhuāng) refers to the act of pretending or disguising oneself, often to conceal one's true identity or intentions. It can be used in various contexts, including social situations where someone pretends to be someone they are not, or in military terms where camouflage is used to hide troops or equipment.
Frequency#3526DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 伪装 can relate to the importance of face (面子, miànzi) and social appearances, where people often disguise their true feelings to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.
Memory Tip
Think of 伪 (wěi) as 'fake' and 装 (zhuāng) as 'to dress up.' Imagine a spy dressing up in a costume to blend in at a party, which helps you remember that this word is about disguising or pretending.
Meanings of 伪装
wěizhuāng(wei3zhuang1)
1to pretend to be (asleep etc)
2to disguise oneself as
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 伪装
伪装Simplified
偽裝Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
Podcast: 伪装
Podcast: 伪装
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 伪装
Quick Contrast
伪装 (wěizhuāng) vs 假装 (jiǎzhuāng): use 伪装 when referring to disguising or concealing identity, while 假装 is more about pretending or feigning behavior.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 伪 (wěi) as 'fake' and 装 (zhuāng) as 'to dress up.' Imagine a spy dressing up in a costume to blend in at a party, which helps you remember that this word is about disguising or pretending.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 伪装 in overly formal contexts; it’s more suited for conversational use or specific discussions about disguise and camouflage. Common collocations include 伪装成 (to disguise as) and 伪装者 (disguiser). Pay attention to the tones, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
伪装 is not currently listed in the HSK vocabulary, but it aligns with HSK 4 and 5 themes around describing actions and states. Focus on learning related words like 假 (false) and disguise-related vocabulary to build familiarity with the concept.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 伪装 can relate to the importance of face (面子, miànzi) and social appearances, where people often disguise their true feelings to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 伪装 with 假装 (jiǎ zhuāng), which means to pretend without necessarily implying a disguise. For example, saying '他假装成医生' (Tā jiǎ zhuāng chéng yīshēng) could imply pretending without the intent of disguise, which is incorrect in contexts requiring 伪装.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 伪装
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 伪装 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 伪装 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 伪装
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 伪装 can relate to the importance of face (面子, miànzi) and social appearances, where people often disguise their true feelings to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions about 伪装
Yes, while it generally implies deception, it can also refer to protective strategies, such as camouflage in nature or military operations.
Some synonyms include 假装 (jiǎ zhuāng, to pretend) and 伪 (wěi, false, fake).
You can say '他伪装成医生' (Tā wěi zhuāng chéng yīshēng), meaning 'He disguised himself as a doctor.'
