jyu4 lung6愚弄

Jyutpingjyu4 lung6

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Definition

To deceive, dupe, and manipulate others as if they were fools.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of condescension, implying that the deceiver views the victim as intellectually inferior. It is more formal and literary than common spoken verbs like 呃 or 呃人, often appearing in news reports or dramatic storytelling rather than casual banter. Using it in everyday conversation can sound surprisingly heavy or even overly dramatic.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再jyu4愚lung6弄ngo5我㗎gaa2喇。

Don't try to deceive me again.

keoi5佢hai6係mai6咪soeng2想jyu4愚lung6弄daai6大gaa1家aa4呀？

Is he trying to hoodwink everyone?

Common phrases

jyu4愚lung6弄daai6大zung3眾

to hoodwink the public

bei6被jyu4愚lung6弄

to be duped

Common mistake

Learners often use this interchangeably with 呃, but 愚弄 specifically emphasizes the act of treating someone like a fool, whereas 呃 is a general term for lying or cheating. Avoid using it for simple white lies or minor pranks, as it implies a more malicious or manipulative intent.