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    电信诈骗 (telecom fraud)

    Grammar & Usage

    noun
    formal

    How it works

    A compound noun formed by '电信' (telecommunications) modifying '诈骗' (fraud/swindle). It functions primarily as a grammatical object or subject in legal, news, and everyday contexts. In modern Chinese media and official discourse, it is frequently abbreviated to '电诈' (diànzhà).

    Sample sentences

    警方提醒广大市民提高警惕,防范电信诈骗。

    The police remind the public to stay vigilant and guard against telecom fraud.

    近年来,电信诈骗案件频发,涉案金额巨大。

    In recent years, telecom fraud cases have occurred frequently, involving massive amounts of money.

    他因为轻信陌生人的电话,不幸遭遇了电信诈骗。

    Because he blindly trusted a call from a stranger, he unfortunately fell victim to a telecom scam.

    Quick facts

    morphemes:电 (electric) + 信 (communication) + 诈 (deceive) + 骗 (cheat)
    abbreviation:常简称为“电诈” (diànzhà)
    traditional_chinese:電信詐騙

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    警方提醒广大市民提高警惕,防范电信诈骗。

    The police remind the public to stay vigilant and guard against telecom fraud.

    近年来,电信诈骗案件频发,涉案金额巨大。

    In recent years, telecom fraud cases have occurred frequently, involving massive amounts of money.

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