Chinese
huǎnghuà
Meaning: lie; falsehood
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

說一個謊話往往需要用更多的謊話來掩飾。
说一个谎话往往需要用更多的谎话来掩饰。
Telling one lie often requires using even more lies to cover it up.
呸,這種謊話誰會相信?
Bah, who would believe this kind of lie?

Usage Notes

Refers to a statement that is not true, made with the intent to deceive.

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