Definition
江湖骗子 is a fixed noun phrase combining 江湖 (the 'river and lake' world of itinerant performers, martial artists, and con artists) with 骗子 (swindler). It refers to a charlatan who operates using the tricks and persona of the underworld—a smooth-talking con artist who pretends to be a master or insider. In modern usage it can also describe any flashy fraud who relies on reputation and showmanship rather than real skill.
noun
swindlercharlatana con artist who trades on the mystique of the "jianghu" underworld
Examples
- 江湖骗子。Nà ge zìchēng dàshī de rén qíshí shì ge jiāng hú piàn zi.That person who calls himself a master is actually a charlatan.
- 江湖骗子。Wǎng shàng hěn duō jiāng hú piàn zi kào xūjiǎ guǎnggào piàn qián.Many online swindlers make money through false advertisements.
- ，江湖骗子。Bié xìn tā de huà, tā jiù shì ge jiāng hú piàn zi.Don't believe him; he's just a con artist.
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