heoi1 bou3虛報虚报
Jyutpingheoi1 bou3
Yalehēui bou
Definition
To make a fraudulent report, or to misreport or misrepresent information.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of deceiving authorities or institutions by providing incorrect details for personal gain. It is frequently used in legal or administrative contexts, such as when dealing with government applications, insurance claims, or employment background checks. The term carries a serious tone, implying a deliberate attempt to cheat the system rather than a simple mistake.
Examples
He actually provided false information just to get the subsidy.
Do you know that misrepresenting your age is against the law?
Related words
Common phrases
to provide false information
to misrepresent one's age
to make a fraudulent report on revenues
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 講大話, which is a general term for lying. 虛報 specifically refers to the formal act of submitting false information to an organization or official body.
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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.
