gei6 loeng5伎倆伎俩
Jyutpinggei6 loeng5
Yalegeih léuhng
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.
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tou3套touExamples
He is using that same old trick to deceive people again.
These tricks might fool kids, but they won't fool me.
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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.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
