pin3 tou4騙徒骗徒
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Definition
Swindler, scammer, or trickster who defrauds others for personal gain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who makes a living or gains profit through deception. While 騙徒 is the standard noun, locals often use the verb 呃人 to describe the act of scamming someone. It carries a slightly more formal or journalistic tone compared to the common slang term 騙子, which is more frequently heard in Mandarin contexts.
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Be careful, that man is a scammer.
How do you avoid the traps set by scammers?
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Common phrases
scammer's tactics
Common mistake
Avoid using 騙徒 as a verb. It is strictly a noun, so you cannot say 佢騙徒我 to mean he scammed me; use 佢呃我 instead.
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Grammar guides
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