骗 (piàn) — to cheat, to deceive, to swindle
Definition
骗 is a colloquial verb meaning 'to cheat / trick / swindle,' used for everyday lies and scams (money, feelings). 欺骗 is the more formal equivalent used in writing; 作弊 is restricted to cheating on exams or in competitions.
verb
to cheatto deceiveto swindle
Easily confused
- 编biānlook-aliketo weave, to plait (e.g., hair, baskets)
- 片piànsound-alike(noun) thin piece; slice; film; TV play
- 偏piānlook-alike(verb) to lean, to slant; to deviate from the intended line
- 遍biànlook-alike(classifier) for the number of times an action is performed fully from start to finish; 'time(s)'
- 篇piānlook-alike(classifier) for written items such as articles, essays, chapters, diary entries
- 扁biǎnlook-alikeflat
Examples
- 骗。Nǐ bú yào piàn wǒ.Don't deceive me.
- 骗。Tā piàn le nà ge lǎo rén de qián.He cheated that old man out of his money.
- 骗？Nǐ wèi shén me yào piàn tā?Why did you lie to her?
Grammar
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