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specious in Chinese

specious in Chinese is 假 — specious means appearing reasonable or true at first glance, but actually wrong.

specious in Chinese

假
adj
Pronounced: gēi
Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.

What does "specious" mean?

  1. adj Appearing reasonable or true at first glance, but actually wrong.
    "This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."
  2. adj Using false reasoning that sounds convincing in order to mislead someone; dishonest.
  3. adj Looking appealing in a way meant to win approval, even though the appeal is misleading.
  4. adj Attractive and pleasant to look at.
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specious in a sentence

  • This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound.

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What is "specious" in Chinese?
"specious" in Chinese is 假. specious means: Appearing reasonable or true at first glance, but actually wrong.
How do you pronounce 假?
"specious" in Chinese is 假, pronounced "gēi".
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