đánh lừa

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The Vietnamese word "đánh lừa" is a verb that means "to deceive" or "to cheat." It is used when someone tricks or misleads another person, often by making them believe something that is not true.

Usage Instructions:

• Structure: You can use "đánh lừa" followed by the object being deceived. For example, "đánh lừa ai đó" means "to deceive someone."
• It is often used in contexts where someone is tricked or when there is an element of dishonesty involved.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "Anh ta đã đánh lừa tôi."
   • Translation: "He deceived me."

2. Contextual Example:

   • "Cô ấy đánh lừa mọi người bằng cách tạo ra một câu chuyện giả."
   • Translation: "She deceived everyone by creating a fake story."

Advanced Usage:

• "Đánh lừa" can also be used in more complex sentences to express the act of deception in various contexts, such as in business, relationships, or even in games.
• For instance: "Trong kinh doanh, một số người có thể đánh lừa khách hàng để bán hàng."
  • Translation: "In business, some people may deceive customers to sell products."

Word Variants:

• Đánh lừa can be combined with other words to create phrases, such as:
  • "Đánh lừa cảm xúc" (to deceive emotions)
  • "Đánh lừa lòng tin" (to deceive trust)

Different Meanings:

While "đánh lừa" primarily means to deceive, it can also imply a more playful form of trickery, such as in games or pranks. However, it generally carries a negative connotation related to dishonesty.

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verb

1. to deceive;to cheat
   • đánh lừa người nào
     to play a hoax on someone