Chinese GCSE
False Friends
What False Friends means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of False Friends
Words that look or sound similar but have different meanings. e.g., confusing 护士 (nurse) and 律师 (lawyer).
Topics that use False Friends
- Jobs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Connectives (连词)
- Measure Words (量词)
- Register
- Timeframe Markers
- Intention Verbs
- Justification Structure
- Location Phrase (在 + Place)
Using False Friends in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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