xì fǎ
trick
In Chinese, 'trick' is translated as '戏法'. This word is generally used in the context of performing some skill or play, like magic tricks or some kind of deceptive skill. It's not commonly used to imply trickery in interpersonal relationships. So, usage is situational and context-dependent.
Tā de xìfǎ bǎ wǒ xià huàile.
His trick scared me.
In this scenario, the '戏法' or trick performed by someone was scary enough to frighten the speaker.
Wǒ xuéhuì le xīn de móshù xìfǎ.
I've learned a new magic trick.
Here, '戏法' is used in the context of describing a new magic trick the speaker has learned.
Tā de xìfǎ piàn bùguò wǒ.
His trick can't fool me.
This sentence uses '戏法' to describe a trick or scheme designed to deceive, but the speaker says it won't work on them.
Zhège xìfǎ xūyào hěnduō liànxí.
This trick requires a lot of practice.
'戏法' in this sentence describes a tricky task or action which needs a lot of practice for its successful execution.
Xiǎochǒu de xìfǎ ràng háizi men gāoxìng jíle.
The clown's trick delighted the children.
Here, the '戏法' refers to the performance of a clown, describing it as a trick or stunt that makes children happy.
Nǐ zhè zhǒng xìfǎ wǒ kànguò.
I've seen this kind of trick before.
In this context, '戏法' is used to express skepticism or dismissiveness towards a trick or ruse that the speaker has encountered before.
Tā yòngle yīgè xìfǎ lái xīyǐn guānzhòng.
He used a trick to attract the audience.
'戏法' in this context refers to a stunt or trick used by the performer to attract and engage the audience.
Zhège xìfǎ tài lǎotàole.
This trick is too cliché.
The sentence describes a '戏法' (trick) as being 'too cliché' which suggests that it is overused, predictable or lacks originality.
Tāmen de xì fǎ ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu jīngyà bùyǐ.
Their trick left everyone in surprise.
In this sentence, '戏法' is used to describe a trick or stunt that surprised everyone. It could be in a literal context (a magic trick) or metaphorical context (a daring business strategy).
Wǒ de chǒngwù gǒu xuéhuìle yī zhǒng xīn de xìfǎ.
My pet dog has learned a new trick.
'戏法' in this context means a trick or stunt learned by a pet dog, usually used to entertain its owner or others.