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伪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伪wěifalsej, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěifakej, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěiforgedj, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěibogusj, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěiTaiwan pr. [wèi]j, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěi>伪[wěi]j, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěifalse, counterfeit, bogusj, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
伪wěiTaiwan pr. [wei4]unknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #17744, Hard
wěi(wei3) T3
  1. 1false
  2. 2fake
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March 24, 2026
伪(偽)wěi(wei3)

The character 伪 (wěi) refers to something that is false, fake, or forged. It is commonly used in contexts related to counterfeit goods, misinformation, or anything that is not genuine. Understanding this term is essential, especially in discussions about authenticity and trustworthiness in various fields such as commerce and media.

Strokes6Radical亻Frequency#17744DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern China, the issue of counterfeit products is a significant concern, especially in markets and online shopping. The term 伪 is often used in discussions about consumer rights and the importance of purchasing genuine items.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'weighing scale' that is unbalanced, representing something that is not true or accurate. The character 伪 resembles a person (亻) standing next to a false representation (未), reminding you that something is not as it seems.

Meanings of 伪

wěi(wei3)
1false
2fake
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About 伪

伪Simplified
偽Traditional
6Strokes
亻Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
#17744Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 伪

Quick Contrast

假 (jiǎ) - use 伪 (wěi) when emphasizing something that is intentionally deceptive rather than just false or untrue.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'weighing scale' that is unbalanced, representing something that is not true or accurate. The character 伪 resembles a person (亻) standing next to a false representation (未), reminding you that something is not as it seems.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 伪 (wěi) with similar sounding characters like 偽 (wèi), which is an older variant. This character is often used in formal contexts, so ensure you're using it appropriately in writing or discussions about authenticity, such as '伪造' (forgery).

HSK Study Tips

Although 伪 is not listed in the HSK levels, it is a useful word for learners at HSK 4 and above, especially those focusing on topics like commerce or media literacy. Students should practice using it in sentences that contrast real versus fake.

Cultural Note

In modern China, the issue of counterfeit products is a significant concern, especially in markets and online shopping. The term 伪 is often used in discussions about consumer rights and the importance of purchasing genuine items.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 伪 (wěi) with 偽 (wèi), which refers to an older variant. For example, saying '伪的' (wěi de) incorrectly when they mean to express something else can lead to misunderstandings. Always use 伪 for modern contexts of fakeness.

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Pronunciation of 伪

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Etymology of 伪

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 为 represents the sound. Simplified form of 偽.

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)为
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 伪?

Decomposition of 伪

IDS Structure⿰亻为
伪Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
为wei2
right
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Which of these is a component of 伪?

Write 伪

伪

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Grammar Patterns of 伪

伪 carries 8 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

你将会无法忍受所遭遇的____善和双重标准。

You'll have little patience with the hypocrisy and double standards you encounter.

Example Sentences for 伪 (10)

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1
你将会无法忍受所遭遇的伪善和双重标准。

nǐ jiāng huì wú fǎ rěn shòu suǒ zāo yù de wěi shàn hé shuāng zhòng biāo zhǔn。

You'll have little patience with the hypocrisy and double standards you encounter.
2
然而，有些因素让人对该雕塑的真伪产生了怀疑。

rán ér， ， yǒu xiē yīn sù ràng rén duì gāi diāo sù de zhēn wěi chǎn shēng le huái。

There are factors, however, that have cast doubt on the statue's authenticity.
3
对文件的篡改伪造已成为当下让人关注的政治问题。

duì wén jiàn de cuàn gǎi wěi zào yǐ chéng wéi dāng xià ràng rén guān zhù de zhèng zhì wèn tí。

The doctoring of the document has become a live political issue.
4
那人真是个令人作呕的伪君子！

nà rén zhēn shì gè líng rén zuò ǒu de wěi jūn zǐ！

What a revolting humbug the man was!
5
在搜集了有关情况后，他们说照片是伪造的。

zài sōu jí le yǒu guān qíng kuàng hòu， ， tā mén shuō zhào piàn shì wěi zào。

They said, after digging around, the photo was a fake.
6
你从空中是看不见它们的，它们会被精心伪装起来。

nǐ cóng kōng zhōng shì kàn bù jiàn tā mén de， ， tā mén huì bèi jīng xīn wěi zhuāng qǐ。

You won't see them from the air. They'd be very well camouflaged.
7
男爵对整件事的虚伪感到越来越生气。

nán jué duì zhěng jiàn shì de xū wěi gǎn dào yuè lái yuè shēng qì。

The baron became increasingly heated over the hypocrisy of it all.
8
所有钞票的序列号都是一样的。这些钱是伪钞。

suǒ yǒu chāo piào de xù liè hào dū shì yī yàng de。 。 zhè xiē qián shì wěi。

All the bills had the same serial number. The cash was counterfeit.
9
他们使自己陷于被人指责搞双重标准和虚伪不实的境地。

tā mén shǐ zì jǐ xiàn yú bèi rén zhǐ zé gǎo shuāng zhòng biāo zhǔn hé xū wěi bù shí de jìng dì。

They left themselves wide open to accusations of double standards and hypocrisy.
10
那女间谍伪装成顾问工程师.

nà nǚ jiān dié wěi zhuāng chéng gù wèn gōng chéng shī.

The spy's cover was that she was a consultant engineer.

Cultural Notes for 伪

🏮Cultural insight

In modern China, the issue of counterfeit products is a significant concern, especially in markets and online shopping. The term 伪 is often used in discussions about consumer rights and the importance of purchasing genuine items.

Word Family of 伪

Words Containing This Character20
伪装wěizhuāngpretense偽裝
伪造wěizàoto forge偽造
虚伪xūwěifalse虛偽
伪wěifalse偽
伪君子hypocrite偽君子
假冒伪劣low-quality commodities假冒偽劣
伪证perjury偽證
真伪true or bogus真偽
伪军puppet army偽軍
伪善hypocritical偽善
伪劣inferior偽劣
伪钞counterfeit currency偽鈔
伪科学pseudoscience偽科學
伪书forged book偽書
伪造品forgery偽造品
伪饰faked decoration偽飾
伪经forged scriptures偽經
伪善者hypocrite偽善者
伪托faking a modern object as an ancient one偽托
伪造者forger偽造者
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Compound Meaning

What does 伪装 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 伪

Yes, 伪 can be used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing authenticity or quality.