装模作样 zhuāng mó zuò yàng

to put on an act (idiom); to show affectation

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 14499th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to put on an act (idiom); to show affectation
  2. 2. to indulge in histrionics

Characters

Character Meaning
装 zhuāng HSK 5
to install; to pack; to load
模 mó HSK 5
to imitate; model; pattern
作 zuò HSK 1
to do; to write or compose; writings or works
样 yàng HSK 1
way; manner; appearance