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陷阱
xiànjǐng
Description
陷阱是一种用来抓住动物或人的坑或装置，常常藏起来让人看不见。
A 陷阱 is a pit or device used to catch animals or people, often hidden so it can't be seen.
这个词也可以比喻一个害人的计划，让人不小心就上当。
This word can also metaphorically mean a harmful plan that tricks people into falling for it.
Meanings
陷阱xiànjǐng
a pit or trap for catching animals or people
猎人在森林里挖了一个陷阱。
The hunter dug a trap in the forest.
陷阱xiànjǐng
a scheme or trap meant to deceive someone
别相信他，这是一个陷阱。
Don't trust him; it's a trap.
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Notes
- Etymology
陷 means 'to fall/sink into' and 阱 means 'pit', together forming 'a pit to fall into'.
- Nuance
often used figuratively as 掉进陷阱 ('fall into a trap') for being deceived.
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