惺惺作态 — “To put on an affected air”
惺惺作态 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to put on an affected air”. To feign sincerity or virtue; to act hypocritically. Literally, “feign an affected manner”.
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惺惺作态 Pronunciation and Pinyin
惺惺作态 Character Breakdown
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他明明对这份工作不感兴趣，却在面试官面前惺惺作态，装出一副积极向上的样子。
He clearly wasn't interested in the job, but he put on an affected air in front of the interviewer, pretending to be enthusiastic and ambitious.
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What does 惺惺作态 mean?
惺惺作态 (xīng xīng zuò tài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to put on an affected air”.
How do you pronounce 惺惺作态?
惺惺作态 is pronounced xīng xīng zuò tài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惺惺作态 literally mean?
Literally, 惺惺作态 means “feign an affected manner”. It is used to mean “to put on an affected air”.
What is the Chinese definition of 惺惺作态?
惺惺：虚伪的样子。故意做出一种姿态。形容虚伪不老实。