作弊 (zuò bì) — to cheat (on exams, in competitions); to engage in fraud
Definition
Specific to cheating in exams or competitions, often as a verb in 被 constructions. 欺骗 and 欺诈 are more general 'deceive/defraud' words; 骗 is everyday 'cheat/swindle' a person.
verb
to cheat (on exams, in competitions)to engage in fraud
Examples
- 作弊。Tā yīn wèi zuò bì bèi qǔ xiāo le chéng jì.He had his scores canceled because of cheating.
- 作弊。Zhè jiā gōng sī zuò bì bèi chá chū lái le.This company's fraud was uncovered.
- 作弊。Yùn dòng yuán zuò bì huì bèi jìn sài.Athletes who cheat will be banned from competition.
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