hang4 pin3行騙行骗
Jyutpinghang4 pin3
Yalehàhng pin
Definition
To cheat or swindle, typically involving money or property.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal or legalistic tone compared to the everyday verb 呃. It is frequently encountered in news reports, police warnings, or formal documents regarding fraud. While 呃 is used for any kind of deception, 行騙 specifically implies a calculated act of swindling, often involving financial gain.
Examples
He is always swindling, he has cheated many people out of their money.
Do you know how he goes about swindling people?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation when talking about minor lies or pranks, as it sounds overly serious and dramatic. Use 呃 instead for everyday situations.
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Grammar guides
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