Definition
可欺 is a literary stative verb meaning 'gullible' or 'easily cowed'. It is more formal than everyday expressions like 好骗 or 容易上当, and often appears in written Chinese or serious discussion of character. Use it to describe someone who is easy to deceive or intimidate due to a weak or naive personality.
s.v.
gullibleeasily cowed
Examples
- 可欺，。Tā kàn qǐlái kě, qíshí hěn cōngming.He looks gullible, but he's actually very smart.
- 可欺。Bú yào yīnwèi tā de wàibiǎo jiù rènwéi tā kě.Don't think he's easily cowed just because of his appearance.
- ，可欺。Zài gōngsī lǐ, tài kě de rén róngyì bèi lìyòng.In the company, people who are too gullible are easily taken advantage of.
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