gaa2 zoeng6假象
Jyutpinggaa2 zoeng6
Yalegá jeuhng
Definition
False appearance, illusion, or misleading phenomenon.
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How it's used
Often used to warn others when something seems too good to be true or when a situation is intentionally misleading. It carries a sense of skepticism and is frequently paired with verbs like 營造 or 造成 to describe the act of creating such a deceptive state.
Examples
Him being so nice to you is just a facade, please don't believe him.
How much longer can this illusion of market prosperity actually last?
Related words
Common phrases
to create a false impression
to expose a facade
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幻覺, which refers to a hallucination or a sensory illusion experienced by an individual. 假象 specifically describes an external situation or appearance that misleads people about reality.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
