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The character 诈 (zhà) is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical 讠 (yán), meaning speech, and the phonetic element 乍 (zhà); its traditional form is 詐, using the radical 言. It primarily describes using deceptive language to cheat or swindle, directly linking speech with deceit. The meaning later broadened to include actions like feigning or setting traps through false information, depicting the deliberate use of dishonest communication to manipulate situations or gain advantage.
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这是诈骗行为。
他诈取了我的钱。
小心网络诈骗。
她没有被欺诈。
你怎么能诈骗朋友？
他诈称生病，其实去了旅游。
商业欺诈会受到法律制裁。
尽管他试图用诈术掩盖真相，但警方早已掌握了证据。