ziu1 jiu4 zong6 pin3招搖撞騙招摇撞骗

Jyutpingziu1 jiu4 zong6 pin3

Yalejīu yìuh johng pin

語句

Definition

To swindle or defraud by posing as an influential figure or using a false identity.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, specifically implying that someone is using a fake identity or false reputation to gain trust and exploit others. It is often used to describe con artists or people who pretend to have authority or connections they lack. Unlike simple lying, it suggests a performative aspect where the person actively parades around to create a deceptive image.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日ziu1招jiu4搖zong6撞pin3騙，aak3呃zo2咗hou2好do1多jan4人cin2錢。

He is always swindling people and has cheated many out of their money.

nei5你mai1咪seon3信keoi5佢aa1呀，keoi5佢gan1根bun2本zau6就hai6係ziu1招jiu4搖zong6撞pin3騙㗎zaa3咋。

Don't believe him; he is just a total fraud.

Common phrases

ziu1招jiu4搖zong6撞pin3騙ge3嘅jan4人

a swindler

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for lying, but it specifically implies a public or active display of deception rather than just telling a lie in private. It is not used for small, everyday white lies.