蒙混

矇混
ménghùn
verb #30,414

Meanings

  1. 1 to deceive
  2. 2 to hoodwink
  3. 3 to dupe (someone) by passing off something inferior

Examples

HSK 4
Jiǎhuò xiǎng ménghùn jìn shìchǎng.
Counterfeit goods are trying to slip into the market.
HSK 7-9
Tā xiǎng ménghùn guòguān.
He's trying to bluff his way through.
HSK 7-9
Nǐ xiūxiǎng ménghùn wǒ.
Don't even think about hoodwinking me.

Tips

usage
蒙混过关 ("to bluff one's way through a checkpoint") is the most common collocation, passing an inspection, exam, or boss's scrutiny by faking competence or hiding flaws. Implies the deceiver is hoping to slip through unnoticed rather than mount a sophisticated con.
memory
(to cover / blindfold) + (to mix in / muddle) = "covering up by mixing in." Pictures the swindler mixing the bad goods in with the good and covering the seams.

Stroke Order

méng
hùn