Meaning and Usage
"伪装" means to disguise or camouflage oneself or something else, often to deceive or avoid detection. It can refer to physical disguise, such as wearing different clothes or makeup, or to more abstract forms like pretending or faking.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used in contexts involving espionage, animals avoiding predators, or people hiding their true identity or intentions.
Collocations
- 伪装成 + noun (e.g., 伪装成医生): to disguise as...
- 伪装自己: to disguise oneself
- 伪装得很 + adjective (e.g., 成功): to disguise very well
Usage Notes
"伪装" often implies intentional deception and is more formal or literary than casual words like "装扮". It is not used for simple dressing up for fun but rather for serious concealment or trickery.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "伪装" with "装饰" (decorate) or "打扮" (dress up), which lack the connotation of deception.