zok3 bai6作弊
Jyutpingzok3 bai6
Yalejok baih
Definition
To cheat or commit fraud, especially in games or examinations, to gain an unfair advantage.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on dishonest actions taken to gain an unfair advantage in structured environments like tests or competitive games. While it is a standard term, it carries a strong negative connotation of moral failure or lack of integrity. In casual conversation, people might also use the slang term 出貓 to describe cheating in academic settings.
Examples
He was caught by the teacher for cheating in the exam.
Cheating in video games is really meaningless.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general lying or deception, as it specifically implies breaking rules to gain an advantage in a formal or competitive context. Using it to describe someone simply telling a lie would sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
