hei1 zaa3欺詐欺诈
Jyutpinghei1 zaa3
Yalehēi ja
Definition
To cheat, swindle, or defraud others of their property through dishonest means.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong legal or professional weight, often appearing in news reports or official warnings. While it means to cheat, it specifically implies a calculated, deceptive act rather than a simple lie or a minor trick. It is rarely used in casual, friendly banter, where words like 呃 or 騙 are much more common.
Examples
He used fake documents to swindle money from the company.
Don't you even think about cheating me.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in everyday situations where 呃 is more appropriate. Using 欺詐 when talking about a friend lying about a small matter sounds overly dramatic or like you are accusing them of a serious crime.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
