圈
套

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The word "圈套" is formed by combining the character "圈", which denotes a circle or enclosure, with the character "套", which signifies a cover, case, or set; together, they semantically convey the concept of a trap or snare, literally implying an encircling device that captures or entraps.

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他给我设了圈套。

Tā gěi wǒ shè le quāntào.

English translation: He set a trap for me.

我没料到会落入他的圈套。

Wǒ méi liàodào huì luòrù tā de quāntào.

English translation: I didn't expect to fall into his trap.

警察设下圈套抓住了小偷。

Jǐngchá shè xià quāntào zhuā zhù le xiǎotōu.

English translation: The police set a trap to catch the thief.

他精心设计了一个圈套来欺骗他的竞争对手。

Tā jīngxīn shèjì le yī gè quāntào lái qīpiàn tā de jìngzhēng duìshǒu.

English translation: He carefully designed a trap to deceive his competitors.

尽管知道这可能是个圈套，她还是决定冒险一试。

Jǐnguǎn zhīdào zhè kěnéng shì gè quāntào, tā háishì juédìng mào xiǎn yī shì.

English translation: Despite knowing it might be a trap, she still decided to take the risk.

Word Definition - 圈套

quān tào trap; snare; trick

Individual Character Details

圈 juān, juàn, quān
套 tào