mun4 pin3瞞騙瞒骗
Jyutpingmun4 pin3
Yalemùhn pin
Definition
To deceive, cheat, or deliberately withhold information to mislead others for personal gain.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of deliberate, calculated dishonesty for personal gain. It is more formal and serious than simply telling a lie, which would be 講大話. You will often see it used in legal or news contexts regarding fraud or corruption.
Examples
He is always deceiving his family, saying he is at work.
You think you can deceive me, but I knew it all along.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 呃, which is the most common, everyday way to say deceive or trick. 瞞騙 is much more formal and implies a more complex or sustained act of concealment rather than a quick prank or minor lie.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
