This is the 2822nd most frequent Chinese word.
幌子
"幌子" means "a guise, pretense, or cover used to conceal the true purpose."
In this usage, '幌子' again symbolizes a deceptive claim or pretext utilized to obscure true objectives.
他说要帮助我们只是个幌子，实际上他在利用我们。
He said he wanted to help us, but it was just a pretext; in reality, he's taking advantage of us.
The word '幌子' here implies a figurative cover or pretext used to conceal the person's real intentions.
他用慈善作为幌子掩盖自己的非法活动。
He uses charity as a pretext to cover his illicit activities.
In this context, '幌子' refers to a literal sign or a label suggesting the apparent function of the shop, which differs from its real purpose.