Chinese phrase

你在说谎 nǐ zài shuō huǎng

Meaning

You're lying

When to use it

States that someone is lying or not telling the truth. It is direct and may sound accusatory, so gentler wording can suit polite settings.

Example dialogue

别再掩饰了,你在说谎。 bié zài yǎn shì le nǐ zài shuō huǎng

Stop covering it up: you're lying.

好,我承认,是我说谎,对不起。 hǎo wǒ chéng rèn shì wǒ shuō huǎng duì bù qǐ

Okay, I admit it: I lied, and I'm sorry.

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