虚构

虛構

xūgòu

verb HSK 7-9 #5,288

Meanings

1 to fabricate
2 to make up
3 fictional

Characters

construct; compose

Examples

这部小说的故事是虚构的。

Zhèbù xiǎoshuō de gùshì shì xūgòu de.

The story in this novel is fictional.

他虚构了一个身份来骗人。

Tā xūgòu le yīgè shēnfèn lái piànrén.

He fabricated an identity to deceive people.

Tips

usage

虚构 can be neutral (fictional story) or negative (fabricated lie). Context determines the tone. 纯属虚构 (purely fictional) is a common disclaimer in movies and books.

Stroke Order

虚 xū

构 gòu