lọc lừa
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Definition
- Verb:
- To deceive / to swindle: The primary modern meaning of "lọc lừa" is to cheat or trick someone through cunning and dishonest methods.
- To select meticulously (archaic): An older, now less common meaning is to choose or pick something with extreme care and thoroughness.
Usage Examples
- Verb (to deceive):
- Hắn ta dùng thủ đoạn để lọc lừa người khác. (He uses tricks to deceive others.)
- Cảnh giác với những lời quảng cáo lọc lừa. (Be wary of deceptive advertisements.)
- Verb (archaic: to select):
- Nhà sưu tầm lọc lừa những đồng xu quý hiếm nhất. (The collector meticulously selected the rarest coins.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe a calculated, often sophisticated form of deceit, not a simple lie. It implies a process of manipulation.
- Often describes the nature of a person, as in "" (a swindler, a deceitful person).
Variants and Related Words
- Lừa lọc (v): A synonymous term also meaning to deceive or swindle. The word order is interchangeable in modern usage.
- Một vụ lừa lọc tinh vi. (A sophisticated swindle.)
- Lừa đảo (v): To defraud, to commit fraud. This is a stronger, more legally charged term.
- Bị cáo buộc lừa đảo qua mạng. (Charged with online fraud.)
Synonyms
- Deceive: to cause someone to believe something that is not true.
- Swindle: to use deception to deprive someone of money or possessions.
- Trick: to deceive or outwit someone.
Related Idioms
- Lọc lừa dối trá: A reinforcing phrase meaning "deceitful and fraudulent," highlighting the dishonest nature.
- Những hành vi lọc lừa dối trá sẽ bị trừng trị. (Deceitful and fraudulent acts will be punished.)