虚
构

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The word 虚构 is formed by combining the character 虚, which means false or fictitious, with the character 构, which means to construct or fabricate; together, they create a compound word meaning to fabricate or invent something that is not real.

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这个故事完全是虚构的。

Zhè gè gùshì wánquán shì xūgòu de.

This story is completely fictional.

他虚构了一个理由，所以没来开会。

Tā xūgòu le yīgè lǐyóu, suǒyǐ méi lái kāihuì.

He fabricated a reason, so he didn't come to the meeting.

虽然情节是虚构的，但人物情感很真实。

Suīrán qíngjié shì xūgòu de, dàn rénwù qínggǎn hěn zhēnshí.

Although the plot is fictional, the characters' emotions are very real.

这部虚构的作品旨在反映深刻的社会现实。

Zhè bù xūgòu de zuòpǐn zhǐ zài fǎnyìng shēnkè de shèhuì xiànshí.

This fictional work aims to reflect profound social realities.

学术研究必须尊重事实，不得有任何虚构的成分。

Xuéshù yánjiū bìxū zūnzhòng shìshí, bùdé yǒu rènhé xūgòu de chéngfèn.

Academic research must respect facts and must not contain any fabricated elements.

Word Definition - 虚构

xū gòu to make up; fabrication; fictional; imaginary

Individual Character Details

虚 xū
构 gòu, gòu