fong1 jin4謊言谎言
Jyutpingfong1 jin4
Yalefōng yìhn
Definition
A lie; an untruthful statement or description.
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How it's used
Use 謊言 when referring to a formal or significant untruth, as it carries a more serious tone than the everyday word 大話. While 謊言 is perfectly acceptable in speech, Cantonese speakers overwhelmingly prefer 講大話 for the act of lying in casual conversation. Reserve 謊言 for contexts involving deception, betrayal, or dramatic storytelling.
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The lie he told is very easy to expose.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 謊言 as a verb, but it is strictly a noun. To express the act of lying, use the verb phrase 講大話 instead.
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Grammar guides
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