Meaning
lies; to lie
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “huang” becomes a different word in each tone. 谎 is the 3rd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 撒谎sā huǎngto tell lies
- 谎言huǎng yánlie
- 说谎shuō huǎngto lie; to tell an untruth
- 谎话huǎng huàlie
- 要谎yào huǎngto ask an enormous price (as first negotiating step)
Example Sentence
做人要诚实，不应该撒谎。Zuò rén yào chéng shí, bù yīng gāi sā huǎng.One should be honest and not tell lies.
做人Zuò rénto conduct oneself要yàoto want诚实chéng shíhonest，不bùnot应该yīng gāishould撒谎sā huǎngto tell lies。