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How to say “two-faced” in Chinese

From a bit fake to snake

The mildest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese is 有点假 (yǒu diǎn jiǎ), “a bit fake”. The strongest is 表里不一 (biǎo lǐ bù yī), “fake inside and out (an idiom)”. Here are all 5, ranked mild to strong, with pinyin and when to use each one.

  1. 有点假

    yǒu diǎn jiǎ

    a bit fake

    That smile didn't reach the eyes

  2. 装

    zhuāng

    putting on an act

    Acting busy when the boss walks by

  3. 心机重

    xīn jī zhòng

    scheming

    Always three steps ahead of you

  4. 两面派

    liǎng miàn pài

    two-faced person

    Nice to you, roasting you in the group chat

  5. 表里不一

    biǎo lǐ bù yī

    fake inside and out (an idiom)

    The classy way to call a snake a snake

Quick answers

How do you say “two-faced” in Chinese?
The mildest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese is 有点假 (yǒu diǎn jiǎ), “a bit fake”. The strongest is 表里不一 (biǎo lǐ bù yī), “fake inside and out (an idiom)”. Here are all 5, ranked mild to strong, with pinyin and when to use each one.
What is the mildest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese?
有点假 (yǒu diǎn jiǎ): a bit fake. That smile didn't reach the eyes.
What is the strongest way to say “two-faced” in Chinese?
表里不一 (biǎo lǐ bù yī): fake inside and out (an idiom). The classy way to call a snake a snake.

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