jyun4 fong1圓謊圆谎
Jyutpingjyun4 fong1
Yaleyùhn fōng
Definition
To cover up a lie; to patch up a lie by explaining away its inconsistencies and loopholes.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of patching up inconsistencies in a previous lie to make it sound more believable. It implies a sense of desperation or ongoing effort to maintain a false narrative. It is frequently used when someone gets caught in a trap of their own making and has to invent further details to keep the original deception alive.
Examples
After he told a lie, he had to figure out a way to cover it up.
Related words
Common phrases
to think of a way to cover up a lie
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 講大話, which is simply the act of lying. 圓謊 is the secondary, reactive process of damage control that happens after the initial lie has been told.
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