gei6 loeng5伎倆伎俩

Jyutpinggei6 loeng5

Yalegeih léuhng

名詞

Definition

Deceptive tricks, gimmicks, or underhanded tactics.

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How it's used

This word carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the methods used are dishonest, manipulative, or deceitful. It is almost exclusively used to expose or criticize someone's underhanded tactics rather than to describe a neutral skill or talent. You will frequently hear it used in contexts involving scams, political maneuvering, or interpersonal manipulation.

Measure word

tou3套tou

Examples

keoi5佢jau6又jung6用go2嗰tou3套gei6伎loeng5倆ngaak1呃jan4人laa1啦。

He is using that same old trick to deceive people again.

ni1呢di1啲gei6伎loeng5倆aak3呃dou3到sai3細lou6路，aak3呃m4唔dou3到ngo5我㗎。

These tricks might fool kids, but they won't fool me.

Common phrases

jung6用gei6伎loeng5倆

to use tricks

sik1識po3破gei6伎loeng5倆

to see through the tricks

Common mistake

Learners sometimes mistakenly use this word to describe a clever or impressive skill, but it is strictly reserved for deceptive or low-level tricks. Avoid using it to describe a professional technique or a positive talent.