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敲诈
qiāozhà
Description
敲诈的意思是用威胁的方法，逼别人给钱或东西。
The meaning of 敲诈 is to force someone to give money or things by threats.
这是一种犯罪行为，在生活里我们要小心，不要被人敲诈。
This is a criminal act; in life, we must be careful not to be 敲诈ed by others.
Meanings
敲诈qiāozhà
to extort money or things by threats
他想敲诈我一大笔钱。
He wants to extort a large sum of money from me.
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Notes
- Etymology
敲 (to knock/extort) + 诈 (to cheat/swindle), together meaning to blackmail.
- Nuance
敲诈 stresses using threats; 诈骗 stresses using lies or tricks.
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