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phony in Chinese

phony in Chinese is 镰刀, 先知 — phony means fake or fraudulent; not genuine.

phony in Chinese

镰刀
adj
Pronounced: lián dāo
(informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
先知
noun
Pronounced: xiān zhī
(informal) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.

What does "phony" mean?

  1. adj Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
    "He was arrested for using a phony passport."
  2. 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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