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骗
piàn
to cheat
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to swindle
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to deceive
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to fool
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to hoodwink
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to trick
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to cheat, to defraud, to swindle
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
骗
piàn
to get on (a horse etc) by swinging one leg over
HSK 5, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 马, rank #905, Hard
piàn(pian4)pian T4
1to cheat
2to swindle
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March 24, 2026
骗(騙)piàn(pian4)
The character 骗 (piàn) refers to the act of cheating or deceiving someone, often for personal gain. It is commonly used in contexts involving fraud, trickery, or swindling, and can apply to both serious scams and light-hearted tricks. Understanding this word is essential for discussing trust and honesty in personal and business relationships.
Strokes12Radical马Frequency#905DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the theme of deception is frequently explored in folklore and modern media, often portraying the consequences of cheating. The concept of trust is deeply valued, making the act of 骗 particularly frowned upon in social and business contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine a magician performing a trick, where he 'swings' his leg over a horse while pulling a fast one on the audience. The character 骗 has the radical for 'horse' (马) combined with 'to deceive' (骗), emphasizing the connection between trickery and movement, creating a vivid image of deceit.
Meanings of 骗
piàn(pian4)
1to cheat
2to swindle
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About 骗
骗Simplified
騙Traditional
12Strokes
马Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#905Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
欺 (qī) — use 骗 (piàn) when emphasizing deceit for personal gain, while 欺 (qī) focuses more on the act of deceiving or bullying without the same connotation of personal gain.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 骗; it is pronounced with a falling tone (fourth tone). This word is often used informally to describe light-hearted tricks but can also refer to serious fraud, so context is crucial. A common collocation is 骗钱 (piàn qián), meaning 'to swindle money.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 骗 connects to other verbs related to actions and behaviors, such as 说 (to speak) and 做 (to do). Students should focus on using this word in sentences that express personal experiences with trickery or deception, enhancing their conversational skills.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 骗 with the similar-sounding 片 (piàn), which means 'slice' or 'piece.' For example, saying '我骗一个苹果' (wǒ piàn yī gè píngguǒ) is incorrect; it should be '我骗了一个人' (wǒ piànle yī gè rén) to mean 'I deceived a person.'
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骗 = 马 + 扁. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 骗
IDS Structure⿰马扁
骗Full character
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马Ma3
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扁bian3
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Parts
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How to say to cheat in Chinese
“to cheat” in Chinese is骗piàn
The character 骗 (piàn) refers to the act of cheating or deceiving someone, often for personal gain. It is commonly used in contexts involving fraud, trickery, or swindling, and can apply to both serious scams and light-hearted tricks. Understanding this word is essential for discussing trust and honesty in personal and business relationships.
When to use 骗
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 骗; it is pronounced with a falling tone (fourth tone). This word is often used informally to describe light-hearted tricks but can also refer to serious fraud, so context is crucial. A common collocation is 骗钱 (piàn qián), meaning 'to swindle money.'
骗 or something close to it
欺 (qī) — use 骗 (piàn) when emphasizing deceit for personal gain, while 欺 (qī) focuses more on the act of deceiving or bullying without the same connotation of personal gain.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 骗 with the similar-sounding 片 (piàn), which means 'slice' or 'piece.' For example, saying '我骗一个苹果' (wǒ piàn yī gè píngguǒ) is incorrect; it should be '我骗了一个人' (wǒ piànle yī gè rén) to mean 'I deceived a person.'
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Grammar patterns of 骗
骗 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
She admitted to cheating in the exam but denied intentionally deceiving the teacher.
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Cultural Notes for 骗
💡Did you know?
The character 骗 is associated with the act of cheating, and its etymology hints at the imagery of 'swinging over a horse.' This reflects the idea of swiftly deceiving someone, like a rider swiftly mounting a horse to escape.
📜Proverb
In Chinese culture, there’s a saying: '骗钱不如骗心.' This means it's better to win someone's heart than just their money, emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships over material gain.
Word Family of 骗
Words containing this character20
骗piànto cheat騙
骗子piànziswindler騙子
欺骗qīpiànto deceive欺騙
诈骗zhàpiànto defraud詐騙
骗人piànréna scam騙人
骗局piànjúa swindle騙局
骗取piànqǔto gain by cheating騙取
受骗shòupiànto be cheated受騙
骗术piànshùtrick騙術
诈骗罪zhàpiànzuìfraud詐騙罪
行骗xíngpiànto cheat行騙
诱骗yòupiànto entice誘騙
蒙骗mēngpiànto hoodwink矇騙
拐骗guǎipiànswindle拐騙
哄骗hǒngpiànto deceive哄騙
坑蒙拐骗kēngmēngguǎipiànto swindle坑蒙拐騙
江湖骗子jiānghúpiànziswindler江湖騙子
坑骗kēngpiànto cheat坑騙
瞒骗mánpiànto deceive瞞騙
诓骗kuāngpiànto defraud誆騙
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Frequently asked questions about 骗
Yes, 骗 (piàn) is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing situations involving trust and honesty. You might hear it in contexts related to scams or misleading actions.
Some synonyms for 骗 (piàn) include 欺骗 (qīpiàn), which also means to deceive, and 骗取 (piànqǔ), meaning to swindle or cheat out of something. These terms can be used interchangeably depending on the context.
骗 (piàn) means to cheat, swindle, or deceive someone. It can also refer to getting on a horse by swinging one leg over. This character is often used in contexts involving dishonesty or trickery.
You can use 骗 (piàn) in sentences like '他骗了我' (tā piànle wǒ), which means 'He cheated me.' It's important to use it in contexts that involve deceit or trickery to convey the correct meaning.
Common synonyms include 欺骗 (qīpiàn) and 诈骗 (zhàpiàn), both of which also mean to deceive or defraud.
While 骗 is primarily informal, it can be used in formal contexts when discussing fraud or deception in legal or financial discussions.
You can use phrases like 骗人 (piàn rén) meaning 'to deceive people' or 骗局 (piànjú) meaning 'a scam or trick.'
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