mung4 pin3蒙騙蒙骗
Jyutpingmung4 pin3
Yalemùhng pin
Definition
To deceive, hoodwink, or defraud.
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How it's used
Carries a more formal or literary tone compared to the ubiquitous 呃. While 呃 is the standard choice for everyday lying or tricking someone, 蒙騙 is often used in news reports, formal complaints, or when describing a calculated, systematic scheme to defraud others.
Examples
He is always deceiving elderly people; he really has no conscience.
Related words
Common phrases
to deceive the public
to defraud consumers
Common mistake
Learners often use 蒙騙 in casual conversation where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. Stick to 呃 or 呃人 for normal social interactions to avoid sounding like a news anchor.
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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.
