trúng kế
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˦ ke˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to fall into a trap
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
– Ném binh khí cung tên xuống, sẽ tha cho các ngươi khỏi chết. / Dương Thiết Tâm nói: / – Đại ca, đừng trúng kế của chúng."Throw down your weapons and we'll spare you." / Yáng Tiěxīn said, "Brother, don't fall into their trap."
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trúng kế” mean?
(verb) to fall into a trap
Is “trúng kế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“fall into a trap” (English) — near equivalent.