僐 (shàn) - To put on an appearance & to feign

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shàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

善上

僐 · shàn

To put on an appearance;

to feign;

to pretend;

to display a false demeanor.

To put on an appearanceto feignto pretend

Usage highlights

Feigned smilePretend kindnessDisplay false loyaltyAffected demeanorPut on an appearanceFeigned politeness

Synonyms

  • 伪— false, fake, counterfeit
  • 假— false, artificial, pretend
  • 诈— deceive, cheat, fraud

Antonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest, genuine
  • 真— true, real, authentic
  • 实— real, solid, honest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He put on a smiling face (僐笑).
  • She pretended to be friendly (僐为友善).
  • The official feigned loyalty (僐忠).

Collocations

  • Feigned smile(僐笑)
  • Pretend kindness(僐善)
  • Display false loyalty(僐忠)
  • Affected demeanor(僐态)
  • Put on an appearance(僐为)
  • Feigned politeness(僐礼)

Idioms

  • To put on a smiling face(僐笑)
  • To feign loyalty and filial piety(僐忠僐孝)
  • To pretend to be virtuous(僐为君子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing artificial or insincere behavior.
  • It reflects traditional Confucian values that emphasize sincerity and authenticity over superficial appearances.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but appears in historical and literary contexts.

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