Meaning
欺骗 means to deliberately mislead or lie to someone for personal gain or to avoid consequences. It covers a range of deceptive behaviors from small lies to serious fraud. The word combines 欺 (to bully, oppress) and 骗 (to deceive, swindle), emphasizing the intentional nature of the deception.
Usage
欺骗 is a formal term commonly used in written language, news reports, and serious conversations. It carries a negative moral judgment and suggests intentional wrongdoing. In casual speech, people might use simpler words like 骗 alone. Common patterns include 欺骗某人 (to deceive someone) and 被欺骗 (to be deceived).
Examples
- 01他欺骗了所有相信他的人。.He deceived everyone who trusted him.
- 02我不会再被你欺骗了。.I won't be deceived by you again.
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Common collocations
- 欺骗消费者to deceive consumers
- 被欺骗to be deceived
- 欺骗感情to deceive someone's feelings
- 欺骗行为deceptive behavior
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Origin
欺 originally meant to bully or oppress (欠 + 欠, suggesting lacking or deficiency). 骗 combines 马 (horse) and 扁 (flat), possibly referring to horse trading tricks in ancient times.