Definition
谎称 means to make a false claim or allegation — to say something that is untrue, usually with the intent to deceive. It emphasizes the act of lying while stating a fact, unlike 假装 (jiǎzhuāng 'to pretend'), which focuses on feigning a state or action. Note: the standard pronunciation is huǎng chēng, not huǎng chèn; the pinyin in the source may be erroneous.
v.
to falsely claimto allege (something untrue)
Examples
- 谎称，。Tā huǎng chèn zìjǐ shì jìzhě, hùn jìn le huìchǎng.He falsely claimed to be a journalist and sneaked into the venue.
- 谎称，。Xiányírén huǎng chèn bú zài xiànchǎng, dàn bèi jiānkòng lùxiàng jiēchuān le.The suspect falsely claimed not to be at the scene, but was exposed by surveillance footage.
- 谎称，。Tā huǎng chèn yǒu jí shì, tíqián lí kāi le gōngsī.She falsely claimed to have an urgent matter and left the company early.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.