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Definition
A conspiracy, plot, or scheme secretly planned with malicious intent.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to malicious or underhanded plans, often involving secrecy or deception. It carries a stronger sense of moral wrongdoing than generic terms for planning like 計劃. It is frequently used in contexts involving politics, crime, or interpersonal betrayal.
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There must be a conspiracy behind them.
Related words
Common phrases
crafty plots and machinations
to hatch a conspiracy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe neutral or positive plans, as it implies a hidden, harmful agenda. Do not confuse it with 誤會, which refers to a misunderstanding rather than a deliberate, malicious plot.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
