装作 (zhuāng zuò) — Meaning 'to pretend
Meaning 'to pretend,' this term is often used to describe someone who is faking or acting as if they possess certain qualities or feelings. It can imply a lack of authenticity.
Example Usage
她在聚会上装作很快乐，实际上很沮丧。
She pretended to be happy at the gathering, but in reality, she was quite depressed.
Cultural Context
Reflects common human behavior of masking true feelings in social settings.
Category: daily-life