虚伪 meaning and pronunciation

虚伪
Simplified word
虛僞
Traditional word

虚伪 English definition

xū wěi
  • false
  • hypocritical
  • artificial
  • sham

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  • 虚 (xū): emptiness; void; abstract theory or guiding principles; empty or unoccupied; diffident or timid; false; humble or modest; (of health) weak; virtual; in vain;
  • 伪 (wěi): false; fake; forged; bogus; Taiwan pr. [wei4];