Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
装
zhuāng
Description
“装”可以指把东西放进去，也可以指人假装做某件事。
"装" can mean putting things inside, or a person pretending to do something.
它还可以表示衣服或打扮的样子。
It can also refer to the style of clothing or dressing up.
Meanings
装zhuāng
to put in; to load; to pack
我把书装进包里了。
I packed the book into my bag.
装zhuāng
to pretend; to act as if
他装作没听见。
He pretended not to hear.
装zhuāng
clothing; dress; costume
她今天穿了一身新装。
She wore a new outfit today.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally 'to pack/dress'; the 'pretend' sense comes from 'dressing up' as something.
- Nuance
装 for pretending is casual and common; 假装 is a fuller synonym.
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