How to say “two-faced” in Chinese
From a bit fake to snake
The mildest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese is 有点假 (yǒu diǎn jiǎ), “a bit fake”. The strongest is 表里不一 (biǎo lǐ bù yī), “fake inside and out (an idiom)”. Here are all 5, ranked mild to strong, with pinyin and when to use each one.
有点假
a bit fake
That smile didn't reach the eyes
装
putting on an act
Acting busy when the boss walks by
心机重
scheming
Always three steps ahead of you
两面派
two-faced person
Nice to you, roasting you in the group chat
表里不一
fake inside and out (an idiom)
The classy way to call a snake a snake
Quick answers
- How do you say “two-faced” in Chinese?
- The mildest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese is 有点假 (yǒu diǎn jiǎ), “a bit fake”. The strongest is 表里不一 (biǎo lǐ bù yī), “fake inside and out (an idiom)”. Here are all 5, ranked mild to strong, with pinyin and when to use each one.
- What is the mildest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese?
- 有点假 (yǒu diǎn jiǎ): a bit fake. That smile didn't reach the eyes.
- What is the strongest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese?
- 表里不一 (biǎo lǐ bù yī): fake inside and out (an idiom). The classy way to call a snake a snake.
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