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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
欺诈qīzhàto cheatHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7410, Very Hard
qīzhà(qi1zha4)qi zha T1
  1. 1to cheat
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March 24, 2026

欺诈(欺詐)qīzhà(qi1zha4)

欺诈 refers to the act of cheating or deceiving someone, often for personal gain. It is commonly used in legal and financial contexts to describe fraudulent activities that mislead individuals or organizations.

Strokes19Frequency#7410DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, trust and integrity are highly valued, and 欺诈 represents a serious breach of these values, often leading to severe consequences in both personal and business relationships.

Memory tip

Imagine a thief (欺) wearing a mask (诈) who tricks people into believing he’s a friend. The character 欺 (qi) looks like a person with a 'mask' of deception, while 诈 (zha) hints at 'fraud' with its sharp angles representing cunningness.

Meanings of 欺诈

qīzhà(qi1zha4)
1to cheat
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About 欺诈

欺诈Simplified
欺詐Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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欺骗 (qīpiàn) - choose 欺诈 when referring specifically to fraudulent activities with legal implications, while 欺骗 is more general and can apply to any act of deception.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 欺 (qi) is first tone and 诈 (zha) is fourth tone. This word is often used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions, so it’s important to use it appropriately to avoid sounding too informal.

HSK Study Tips

Although 欺诈 is not an HSK level word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to ethics and legality. Students should focus on understanding the implications of deception and practice using it in context, especially in conversation about trust.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 欺诈 with similar words like 欺骗 (qīpiàn), which means 'to deceive' but is less serious in implication. For example, saying '我欺骗了他' (I deceived him) instead of '我欺诈了他' can convey a different level of seriousness.

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Component characters

欺qīto take unfair advantage of
HSK 712 strokes欠
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诈zhàto cheat
HSK 77 strokes讠
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How to say to cheat in Chinese

“to cheat” in Chinese is欺诈qīzhà

欺诈 refers to the act of cheating or deceiving someone, often for personal gain. It is commonly used in legal and financial contexts to describe fraudulent activities that mislead individuals or organizations.

When to use 欺诈

Be cautious with the tone; 欺 (qi) is first tone and 诈 (zha) is fourth tone. This word is often used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions, so it’s important to use it appropriately to avoid sounding too informal.

欺诈 or something close to it

欺骗 (qīpiàn) - choose 欺诈 when referring specifically to fraudulent activities with legal implications, while 欺骗 is more general and can apply to any act of deception.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 欺诈 with similar words like 欺骗 (qīpiàn), which means 'to deceive' but is less serious in implication. For example, saying '我欺骗了他' (I deceived him) instead of '我欺诈了他' can convey a different level of seriousness.

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Frequently asked questions about 欺诈

Some synonyms include 欺骗 (qīpiàn) meaning 'to deceive' and 骗局 (piànjú) which means 'fraud scheme'.

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