# How to 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.

Source: https://lanlanchinese.com/how-to-say/two-faced-in-chinese (updated 2026-10-18)

1. **有点假** (yǒu diǎn jiǎ) (strength 1/5): a bit fake. That smile didn't reach the eyes.
2. **装** (zhuāng) (strength 2/5): putting on an act. Acting busy when the boss walks by.
3. **心机重** (xīn jī zhòng) (strength 3/5): scheming. Always three steps ahead of you.
4. **两面派** (liǎng miàn pài) (strength 4/5): two-faced person. Nice to you, roasting you in the group chat.
5. **表里不一** (biǎo lǐ bù yī) (strength 5/5): fake inside and out (an idiom). The classy way to call a snake a snake.

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