假意 (jiǎ yì) — false intention; insincerity

Definition

Literary noun for 'false intention' or 'insincerity' — the pretense behind someone's words or actions. Almost always written, not used in everyday speech.

noun

false intentioninsincerity

Examples

假意。
Tā de jiǎ yì ràng wǒ hěn shī wàng.
His insincerity disappointed me greatly.
假意。
Tā kàn chuān le tā de jiǎ yì.
She saw through his false intentions.
假意。
Bú yào bèi jiǎ yì suǒ mí huò.
Don't be fooled by insincerity.

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