xū gòudictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to make up / fabrication / fictional / imaginary
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Original source entry:

虛構 虚构 [xu1 gou4] /to make up/fabrication/fictional/imaginary/

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Other forms in these source records: 虛構

  • 虚
    xū

    emptiness / void / abstract theory or guiding principles / empty or unoccupied / diffident or timid / false / humble or modest / (of health) weak / virtual / in vain

  • 构
    gòu

    to reach by stretching / to construct / to form / to make up / to compose / literary composition / paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)

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