弄虛作假
[nòng xū zuò jiă]
The term '弄虛作假' (nòng xū zuò jiǎ) in Chinese directly translates to ‘engage in deceit or falsification’ in English. It refers to the act of deliberately creating a misleading appearance or falsifying facts and data for one’s gain or avoidance of penalties. In Chinese, this phrase often carries strong disapproval connotations towards dishonest behaviors such as cheating, fraud, lying, and any other form of misrepresentation.