haam6 hoi6陷害
Jyutpinghaam6 hoi6
Yalehaahm hoih
Definition
To frame, set someone up, or lay a trap to harm an innocent person.
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How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate act of orchestrating a situation to make an innocent person appear guilty. It carries a strong sense of malice and premeditation, often involving the fabrication of evidence or false accusations. It is frequently used in legal or dramatic contexts to describe someone being unfairly targeted by enemies.
Examples
Don't you even think about framing me.
Was he framed before he went to jail?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple accidents or misunderstandings. It specifically implies a calculated, deceptive effort to cause harm to someone else's reputation or legal status.
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