Chinese
shuōhuǎng
Meaning: to tell a lie; to lie
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

說謊
說
謊
说谎
说
谎

Example sentences

Honesty is fundamental to being a person; we should not lie to our parents.
我很討厭說謊的人。
我很讨厌说谎的人。
I really dislike people who lie.
做人要誠實,不能說謊。
做人要诚实,不能说谎。
One must be honest and cannot lie.
他發誓再也不說謊了。
他发誓再也不说谎了。
He swore never to lie again.
他是一個正直的人,從不說謊。
他是一个正直的人,从不说谎。
He is an honest person and never lies.
他從不說謊。
他从不说谎。
He never tells lies.

Usage Notes

A very common verb used to describe the act of telling lies.

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