pin3 zi2騙子骗子
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Definition
A swindler, trickster, impostor, or fraudster who cheats people for gain.
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How it's used
While 騙子 is widely understood, Cantonese speakers frequently prefer the term 老千 in casual conversation to describe someone who makes a living through deceit. Using 騙子 often sounds slightly more formal or journalistic, as if you are reading a crime report or describing a professional criminal. If you want to sound more like a local warning a friend, 老千 is the more natural choice.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 騙子 with 呃人, but remember that 騙子 is a noun referring to the person, whereas 呃人 is a verb phrase meaning to cheat others. You cannot say 佢好騙子 to mean he is a cheater, as that is grammatically incorrect.
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