lường gạt
[lɨəŋ˨˩ ɣaːt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to dupe, to deceive
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hắn công khai đưa gái điếm về nhà, lường gạt những cô gái ngây thơ.He openly took prostitutes home and deceived naive girls.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lường gạt” mean?
(verb) to dupe, to deceive
Is “lường gạt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.