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假装
jiǎzhuāng
to feign
HSK 7, n, 23 strokes, rank #1486, Very Hard
假装
jiǎzhuāng
to pretend
HSK 7, n, 23 strokes, rank #1486, Very Hard
jiǎzhuāng(jia3zhuang1)jia zhuang T3
1to feign
2to pretend
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March 24, 2026
假装(假裝)jiǎzhuāng(jia3zhuang1)
假装 (jiǎzhuāng) means to pretend or feign something that is not true. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is acting in a way that does not reflect their true feelings or intentions, such as pretending to be happy when one is not. The term can apply to both serious and light-hearted situations.
Strokes23Frequency#1486DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of pretending can relate to the importance of face (面子), where individuals may pretend to be happy or successful in social situations to maintain social harmony.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'jacket' (sounds like 'jia' in jia3) that you wear to 'act' (sounds like 'zhuang' in zhuang1) like someone else. This visual of wearing a jacket to change your appearance can help you remember that 假装 means to pretend or feign.
Meanings of 假装
jiǎzhuāng(jia3zhuang1)
1to feign
2to pretend
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About 假装
假装Simplified
假裝Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1486Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
假装 (pretend) vs 装作 (act as if) — use 假装 when the focus is on the act of pretending, while 装作 emphasizes creating a false appearance.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 假装 with the similar word 模仿 (mófǎng), which means to imitate rather than just pretend. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, so pay attention to the setting in which you use it. Be cautious with tones, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 假装 connects well with other verbs expressing actions or feelings. Focus on using it in sentences that convey emotions or social situations, as this will help build conversational skills at this level.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 假装 when they mean to say 'imitate' (模仿). For example, saying '我假装她的声音' (wǒ jiǎzhuāng tā de shēngyīn) incorrectly suggests pretending to have her voice instead of imitating it. The correct phrase would be '我模仿她的声音' (wǒ mófǎng tā de shēngyīn).
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假装 (jiǎzhuāng) means to pretend or feign something that is not true. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is acting in a way that does not reflect their true feelings or intentions, such as pretending to be happy when one is not. The term can apply to both serious and light-hearted situations.
When to use 假装
Learners often confuse 假装 with the similar word 模仿 (mófǎng), which means to imitate rather than just pretend. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, so pay attention to the setting in which you use it. Be cautious with tones, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
假装 or something close to it
假装 (pretend) vs 装作 (act as if) — use 假装 when the focus is on the act of pretending, while 装作 emphasizes creating a false appearance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 假装 when they mean to say 'imitate' (模仿). For example, saying '我假装她的声音' (wǒ jiǎzhuāng tā de shēngyīn) incorrectly suggests pretending to have her voice instead of imitating it. The correct phrase would be '我模仿她的声音' (wǒ mófǎng tā de shēngyīn).
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Grammar patterns of 假装
假装 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他面部扭曲，____疼痛。
He screwed his face into an expression of mock pain.
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1
他面部扭曲，假装疼痛。
tā miànbù niǔqū， jiǎzhuāng téngtòng。
He screwed his face into an expression of mock pain.
2
他随手翻了几页，假装兴趣不大。
tā suíshǒu fān le jǐ yè， jiǎzhuāng xìngqù bùdà。
He thumbed through a couple of pages, feigning just a slight interest.
3
他假装要去追赶一边往回跑一边大笑的戴维。
tā jiǎzhuāng yào qù zhuīgǎn yìbiān wǎng huí pǎo yìbiān dà xiào de dài wéi。
He made to chase Davey, who ran back laughing.
4
我假装拭去一只眼睛里的沙粒。
wǒ jiǎzhuāng shì qù yī zhī yǎnjing lǐ de Shā lì。
I pretended to rub a fleck of grit from one eye.
5
她做了个扇风的动作，假装想让自己凉快一点。
tā zuò le gè shān fēng de dòngzuò， jiǎzhuāng xiǎng ràng zìjǐ liángkuai yīdiǎn。
She made a fanning motion, pretending to cool herself off.
6
他假装受到了冒犯，但其实内心很高兴。
tā jiǎzhuāng shòudào le màofàn， dàn qíshí nèixīn hěn gāoxìng。
He pretended to be affronted, but inwardly he was pleased.
7
他躺在黑暗中，假装睡觉。
tā tǎng zài hēi’àn zhōng， jiǎzhuāng shuìjiào。
He lay in the darkness, pretending to sleep.
8
“啊，我有时会感到绝望，”他假装悲伤地说。
“ a， wǒ yǒushí huì gǎndào juéwàng，” tā jiǎzhuāng bēishāng dì shuō。
"Oh, I despair sometimes," he says in mock sorrow.
