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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伪装wěizhuāngto pretend to be (asleep etc)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3526, Very Hard
伪装wěizhuāngto disguise oneself asHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3526, Very Hard
伪装wěizhuāngpretenseHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3526, Very Hard
伪装wěizhuāngdisguiseHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3526, Very Hard
伪装wěizhuāng(military) to camouflageHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3526, Very Hard
伪装wěizhuāngcamouflageHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #3526, Very Hard
wěizhuāng(wei3zhuang1)wei zhuang T3
  1. 1to pretend to be (asleep etc)
  2. 2to disguise oneself as
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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.

Strokes18Frequency#3526DifficultyVery Hard
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
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About 伪装

伪装Simplified
偽裝Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

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.

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.

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Component characters

伪wěifalse
6 strokes亻
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装zhuāngadornment
HSK 412 strokes衣
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How to say to pretend to be (asleep etc) in Chinese

“to pretend to be (asleep etc)” in Chinese is伪装wěizhuāng

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.

When to use 伪装

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.

伪装 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

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Yes, while it generally implies deception, it can also refer to protective strategies, such as camouflage in nature or military operations.

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