讹诈

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Meaning and Usage

"讹诈" (ézhà) means to extort or blackmail someone, usually by threats or deception to obtain money or valuables. It is a formal term often used in legal or police contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "讹诈" in news reports about crime, legal discussions, or police investigations. It implies illegal coercion or intimidation.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"讹诈" is a verb and can be used transitively. It carries a negative and serious connotation, so it is not used lightly in casual conversation. Avoid confusing it with "诈骗" (zhàpiàn), which means fraud or scam but does not necessarily involve threats.

Example Sentences

He was extorted for a lot of money.

The police are investigating an extortion case.

He extorts others by threatening them.