Lốt chó

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deceitful trick; a ruse: A cunning and dishonest act intended to deceive someone. This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying treachery and bad faith.
   • A despicable, vile act: An action considered morally repugnant or contemptible.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hắn dùng lốt chó để lừa tiền của người già. (He used a deceitful trick to scam money from the elderly.)
  • Làm lốt chó như thế thật là đê tiện. (Committing such a vile act is truly despicable.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contexts of betrayal, fraud, or deeply unethical behavior. It is a harsh condemnation of someone's actions.

Variants and Related Words

• Thủ đoạn (n): tactic, maneuver (can be neutral or negative, but less severe than ).
• Mánh khóe (n): trick, ploy (often implies cunning or craftiness).
• Trò bịp (n): scam, swindle.

Synonyms

• Deceitful trick
• Dirty trick
• Despicable act
• Treachery

Related Idioms

• Nối điêu: This is a direct synonym, meaning to continue or join in a deceitful, villainous act. is often defined by reference to this term.
  • Bọn chúng cùng nhau nối điêu để hại người. (They joined together in villainy to harm others.)