gwan3 pin3棍騙棍骗
Jyutpinggwan3 pin3
Yalegwan pin
Definition
To swindle, cheat, or deceive people.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of trickery and manipulation, often implying a calculated effort to cheat someone out of their money or possessions. It is frequently used in the context of scams or fraudulent schemes where the victim is lured into a trap. Unlike more general words for lying, this specifically highlights the act of defrauding.
Examples
He is always thinking about swindling money from the elderly.
Related words
Common phrases
swindle money and property
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 呃, which is a much more common and versatile word for lying or deceiving. While 呃 can be used in almost any situation involving a lie, 棍騙 is more specific to financial fraud or elaborate swindling.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
