zung1 fuk6中伏

Jyutpingzung1 fuk6

Yalejūng fuhk

Uncommon

Definition

To fall into an ambush, trap, or trick.

to be ambushed
slangto fall into a trap; to be tricked, pranked, or deceived

colloquialslangdaily actions

How it's used

Originally referring to military ambushes, this term has evolved into a very common slang for falling into any kind of trap or disappointing situation. It is frequently used when someone tries a new shop, buys a product, or follows advice that turns out to be bad or misleading. The feeling is one of regret or realizing you have been tricked by appearances.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳di1啲je5嘢sik6食hou2好naan4難sik6食，zan1真hai6係zung3中fuk6伏aa4呀。

The food at this restaurant is terrible, I really got scammed.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪tai2睇co3錯mong5網jip6頁zung1中zo2咗fuk6伏aa4呀？

Did you click on the wrong website and fall into a trap?

Common phrases

zung1中zo2咗fuk6伏

fell into a trap

hou2好daai6大wok6鑊zung3中fuk6伏

to be severely scammed or trapped

Common mistake

Do not use this in formal or written contexts as it is strictly colloquial slang. It is also important to remember that it describes the experience of being tricked or disappointed, rather than the act of setting the trap itself.