jik1 zou6臆造

Jyutpingjik1 zou6

Yaleyīk jouh

Definition

To fabricate, invent, or make up groundlessly.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal and slightly academic tone, often appearing in news reports or critical writing to describe false claims or groundless theories. It implies a deliberate act of invention without any basis in reality. While it can be used in conversation, it sounds quite serious compared to more common colloquial ways of saying someone is lying or making things up.

Examples

ni1呢go3個gu3故si6事hai6係keoi5佢jik1臆zou6造ceot1出lai4嚟㗎。

This story was fabricated by him.

nei5你m4唔hou2好jik1臆zou6造di1啲si6事sat6實ngaak1呃jan4人laa1啦。

Don't fabricate facts to deceive people.

Common phrases

jik1臆zou6造si6事sat6實

to fabricate facts

jik1臆zou6造lei5理jau4由

to fabricate excuses

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 創作, which is neutral or positive and refers to creative writing or artistic invention. Using 臆造 implies a negative, deceptive intent, so it should not be used when talking about writing fiction or creative works.