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撒谎
sā huǎng
Meaning
- to tell lies
Definition
故意说假话。
To tell a lie; to lie.
Usage
常用于指责或描述不诚实的言语行为，可作谓语、宾语。
Often used to accuse or describe dishonest speech, can serve as predicate or object.
Examples
- 1 他喜欢撒谎，没人相信他的话。(He likes to lie, no one believes him.)
- 2 撒谎是一种不好的习惯。(Lying is a bad habit.)
- 3 别对我撒谎，告诉我真相。(Don't lie to me, tell me the truth.)
- 4 她为了逃避责任而撒谎。(She lied to avoid responsibility.)
- 5 小孩子不应该撒谎。(Children should not lie.)
- 6 你这是在撒谎，我亲眼看到了。(You are lying, I saw it with my own eyes.)
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