hung6 pin3哄騙哄骗
Jyutpinghung6 pin3
Yalehuhng pin
Definition
To cheat, hoax, or deceive someone by acting friendly or coaxing them.
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How it's used
This term carries a specific nuance of using a friendly or deceptive facade to lower someone's guard before swindling them. It is more sophisticated and manipulative than simply saying 呃, which is a generic term for lying or cheating. You will often hear it in the context of scams targeting vulnerable individuals.
Examples
He is always tricking elderly people into buying fake medicine.
Don't let yourself be cheated, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Related words
Common phrases
to trick a victim
to swindle the elderly
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 氹, which means to coax or soothe someone to make them happy. While 哄騙 involves a friendly demeanor, the intent is malicious, whereas 氹 is generally positive or neutral.
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