phỉnh gạt

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The Vietnamese word "phỉnh gạt" is a verb that means "to cheat," "to deceive," or "to dupe." It describes the action of tricking someone or misleading them, usually for personal gain.

Usage Instructions:

• "Phỉnh gạt" is often used in contexts where someone is being dishonest or not telling the truth.
• It can be used in both formal and informal situations, but it's more commonly found in casual conversations.

Example:

• Sentence: "Anh ta phỉnh gạt tôi về số tiền đó."
• Translation: "He cheated me about that amount of money."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "phỉnh gạt" in more complex sentences to describe situations involving manipulation or deceit. For example:
  • "Cô ấy phỉnh gạt khách hàng để bán hàng kém chất lượng."
  • "She deceived the customers to sell low-quality products."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "phỉnh gạt," but you can use it in different tenses or with different subjects to fit the context:
  • "Đã phỉnh gạt" (cheated before)
  • "Sẽ phỉnh gạt" (will cheat)

Different Meaning:

While "phỉnh gạt" primarily means to cheat or deceive, it can sometimes imply a more playful or less serious form of trickery, like joking or teasing, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

Here are some synonyms for "phỉnh gạt": - Lừa đảo: to defraud, to scam - Dối trá: to lie, to tell a falsehood - Lừa gạt: to deceive, to trick

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verb

1. to cheat, to deceive, to dupe