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诈骗 (zhàpiàn) vs 骗局 (piànjú) — use 诈骗 to emphasize the act of deceiving, while 骗局 refers more specifically to the scheme or trick involved.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 诈骗, as incorrect tones can change the meaning entirely. This term is more formal and is often used in legal or media contexts. Common collocations include 诈骗案件 (fraud case) and 诈骗集团 (fraud group).
As a level 6 word, 诈骗 is connected to other legal and financial terms at this level. Students should focus on understanding its usage in complex sentences and learning related vocabulary like 欺诈 (qīzhà, deception) and 骗子 (piànzi, swindler).
Learners often confuse 诈骗 with 骗 (piàn), which means to deceive without the financial implication. For example, saying '我被骗了' (wǒ bèi piàn le) meaning 'I was deceived' is correct, while using 诈骗 here would be misleading.
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How to say to defraud in Chinese
“to defraud” in Chinese is诈骗
诈骗 refers to the act of deceiving someone for personal gain, typically through fraudulent means. It is commonly used in contexts related to scams, swindling, and illegal activities that exploit trust, such as financial fraud or identity theft.
When to use 诈骗
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 诈骗, as incorrect tones can change the meaning entirely. This term is more formal and is often used in legal or media contexts. Common collocations include 诈骗案件 (fraud case) and 诈骗集团 (fraud group).
诈骗 or something close to it
诈骗 (zhàpiàn) vs 骗局 (piànjú) — use 诈骗 to emphasize the act of deceiving, while 骗局 refers more specifically to the scheme or trick involved.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 诈骗 with 骗 (piàn), which means to deceive without the financial implication. For example, saying '我被骗了' (wǒ bèi piàn le) meaning 'I was deceived' is correct, while using 诈骗 here would be misleading.
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Grammar Patterns of 诈骗
诈骗 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 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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调查涉及1,000万英镑的汽车保险____案的警察昨天逮捕了16人。
Police investigating a £10 million car insurance fiddle arrested 16 people yesterday.
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Cultural Notes for 诈骗
In Western cultures, the concept of fraud is often associated with strict legal penalties, while in China, there is a growing emphasis on public awareness and prevention campaigns against scams.
Frequently Asked Questions about 诈骗
While both terms refer to deception, 诈骗 specifically emphasizes financial fraud or swindling, whereas 欺诈 can refer to deception in a broader sense.
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