gēi

used in 掰

HSK 4 11 strokes
Stroke order animation for 假

Words with this Character

Meaning and Usage

The character (jiǎ) primarily means "fake" or "false," and is commonly used to describe counterfeit goods or something not genuine. It also appears in contexts related to "leave" or "vacation" (请假), where it means to take time off from work or school.

Common Collocations

  • (jiǎhuò): fake goods, counterfeit products
  • 请假 (qǐng jiǎ): to ask for leave
  • 假装 (jiǎzhuāng): to pretend

Usage Notes

When used to describe something false or counterfeit, often precedes the noun it modifies, such as . In the context of leave, 请假 is a fixed expression meaning to request time off. 假装 is a common verb meaning to pretend or feign.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse (jiǎ) meaning "fake" with (jià) meaning "holiday" or "vacation" in 请假. The pronunciation and context clarify the meaning. Also, 假装 is a verb phrase and should not be used as an adjective.

Example Sentences

这件衣服是假货,不是正品。

Zhè jiàn yīfu shì jiǎhuò, bù shì zhèngpǐn.

This piece of clothing is a fake, not an authentic product.

我下周要请假去旅行。

Wǒ xià zhōu yào qǐng jiǎ qù lǚxíng.

I will take leave next week to travel.

他假装没听见我的话。

Tā jiǎzhuāng méi tīngjiàn wǒ de huà.

He pretended not to hear what I said.