虚情假意 (xū qíng jiǎ) — hypocrisy, insincerity, phony affection
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'phony affection / insincere feelings' — affection or kindness that's put on, not real. Often used to unmask someone's false warmth or friendly act.
idiom
hypocrisyinsincerityphony affection
Examples
- ，虚情假意，。Tā duì nǐ nà me rè qíng, qí shí shì xū qíng jiǎ, nǐ bié shàng dàng.He's so warm to you, but it's actually hypocrisy; don't be fooled.
- ，虚情假意。Shāng chǎng lǐ nà xiē xiào róng mǎn miàn de tuī xiāo yuán, hěn duō dōu shì xū qíng jiǎ.Those smiling salespeople in the mall, many of them are just putting on a fake show.
- ，虚情假意。Jié hūn diǎn lǐ shàng, qīn qi men de zhù fú yǒu xiē shì xū qíng jiǎ.At the wedding, some relatives' blessings were insincere.
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