zou6 coeng4 hei3做場戲做场戏
Jyutpingzou6 coeng4 hei3
Yalejouh chèuhng hei
Definition
To put on an act or stage a performance in order to deceive someone.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Implies a calculated, often insincere performance designed to manipulate an observer's perception. It is frequently used to expose political maneuvering, fake public apologies, or staged conflicts between people who are actually in league with each other.
Examples
The two of them are just putting on an act, please don't believe them.
Do you really think they are fighting? They are just putting on a show.
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately put on an act
collude to put on a show
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply acting in a play or movie, which is usually described as 演戲. This phrase specifically carries a negative connotation of deception or insincerity.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
