maan4謾谩
Jyutpingmaan4
Yalemàahn
Definition
To deceive, lie to, or slander.
- to deceive; to lie to
- literaryto insult; to slander
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese and is often replaced by 呃 or 欺騙. When it does appear, it carries a sense of malicious trickery or swindling that feels slightly more formal or literary than the common 呃. It is frequently encountered in written texts or formal warnings regarding fraud.
Examples
He is always deceiving people, it is really unacceptable.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 慢, which sounds similar but means slow. Ensure you distinguish the radical, as 謾 is specifically associated with speech and deception.
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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.
