cit3 guk6設局设局
Jyutpingcit3 guk6
Yalechit guhk
Definition
To set a trap; to arrange a scheme or conspiracy.
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How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate orchestration of a situation to deceive or entrap someone. It implies a level of planning and calculation rather than a spontaneous act. Often used in contexts involving scams, betrayal, or complex schemes.
Examples
They all set a trap to scam my money.
Related words
Common phrases
to set a trap to frame someone
to set up a scam
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 設陷阱, which is more literal and often refers to physical traps. 設局 is almost exclusively used for abstract, social, or financial traps.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
