假象

jiǎ xiàng
false appearance

这只是一个假象,实际情况并非如此。

This is just a false appearance; the actual situation is different.


general

An appearance or situation that seems real but is actually false or deceptive.

他表现出的自信只是一个假象,实际上他很紧张。

His confidence was just a false appearance; in reality, he was very nervous.

Often used to describe something that appears to be true but is actually misleading.

Collocations

制造假象create a false appearance打破假象shatter the illusion

Antonyms

Related Phrases

打破假象phrase
to shatter the illusion

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe deceptive appearances.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The word can be used in both neutral and negative contexts, depending on the situation.

Word Origin

Composed of '假' (false) and '象' (appearance or image).

Usage Notes

Often used in contexts where something is misleading or deceptive, but not necessarily malicious.

Word Breakdown

false
root
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appearance or image
root
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