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似是而非
sì​shì'ér​fēi HSK7

specious

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 似 sì adjective
    to resemble
    (bound form) to be similar to; to look like; to resemble
  2. 是 shì verb
    correct
    right; true; just; often used in contrast with 非 fēi
  3. 而 ér conjunction
    but
    Used to connect ideas that contrast or conflict; yet; but; on the other hand
  4. 非 fēi
    wrong
    mistake; error; a wrong or evil deed; incorrect as opposed to 是 shì