phony in Chinese
phony in Chinese is 镰刀, 先知 — phony means fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
phony in Chinese
镰刀
Pronounced: lián dāo
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
先知
Pronounced: xiān zhī
(informal) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.
What does "phony" mean?
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adj Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
"He was arrested for using a phony passport."
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noun A person who pretends to be something they are not.
"Everyone at the office could tell he was a phony."
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phony in a sentence
- He was arrested for using a phony passport.
- Her sympathy sounded completely phony.
- Everyone at the office could tell he was a phony.
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What is "phony" in Chinese?
"phony" in Chinese is 镰刀, 先知. phony means: Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
How do you pronounce 镰刀?
"phony" in Chinese is 镰刀, pronounced "lián dāo".
How do you use "phony" in a sentence?
Example: "He was arrested for using a phony passport." In Chinese, "phony" is 镰刀, 先知.
Are there other ways to say "phony" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "phony": 镰刀, 先知.
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