sin1仙

Jyutpingsin1

Yalesīn

動詞Common

Definition

To deceive, cheat, or lie to someone.

colloquialslangcommunication

How it's used

Originating from the slang term 仙人跳 which refers to a honey trap, this verb has evolved to mean deceiving or tricking someone. It carries a slightly playful or informal tone compared to the more standard 呃 or 欺騙. It is frequently used in social contexts when someone feels they have been misled or pranked by a friend.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好sin1仙ngo5我aa3呀，ngo5我zi1知nei5你gong2講daai6大waa6話。

Don't lie to me, I know you are telling a lie.

keoi5佢sing4成jat6日sin1仙jan4人，seon3信m4唔gwo3過㗎。

He always betrays people, he cannot be trusted.

Common phrases

sin1仙jan4人tiu3跳

honey trap

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the noun 仙 which can mean fairy or a cent, as the context here is strictly verbal and negative. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal writing or professional settings.