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Definition
To cheat, swindle, or deceive someone.
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How it's used
While 呃騙 is a standard term for fraud or swindling, most locals prefer using the simpler 呃 in casual conversation. Using 呃騙 often carries a slightly more serious or formal tone, suggesting a calculated act of deception rather than a small lie. It is frequently used in news reports or when discussing serious financial scams.
Examples
He cheated many elderly people out of their savings.
Related words
Common phrases
to swindle money
to play with someone's feelings
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 呃騙 with 欺騙, but 欺騙 is more common in formal written Chinese. In spoken Cantonese, stick to 呃 or 呃人 for everyday situations to sound more natural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
