zung3 gai3中計中计
Jyutpingzung3 gai3
Yalejung gai
Definition
To fall into a trap, be deceived, or get caught in a plot.
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How it's used
Focuses on the psychological or strategic aspect of being tricked rather than just being physically trapped. It is frequently used in contexts involving scams, frauds, or tactical outmaneuvering in games and arguments. The structure often involves an active setup by another party, making it a common term in crime reports or discussions about being deceived.
Examples
You are so smart, how could you fall into a trap so easily?
They set up a scam to cheat people out of money, and many people fell for it.
Related words
Common phrases
unfortunately fell into a trap
easy to be tricked
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陷阱, which is the physical or abstract trap itself. You fall into a trap (跌入陷阱) but you become the victim of a trick (中計).
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