4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 980

From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「惺惺作態」. Details below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「惺惺作態」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

To pretend and deliberately make a gesture. Describes dishonesty.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīng xīng zuò tài

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sing1 sing1 jok3 taai3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.