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裝模作樣
简 装模作样 · 繁 裝模作樣Mandarin · pinyin zhuāng mó zuò yàng
Meanings
- (idiom) to put on an act; to show affectation; to indulge in histrionics
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1–2–4–4 · zhuang1 mo2 zuo4 yang4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
zong1 mou4 zok3 joeng6
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zong1 mou4 zok3 joeng6
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phrase
- (idiomatic) to behave in an affected way; to put on an act
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