圈套 quāntào trap
trap; snare; trick
How to remember 圈套: 圈 circle + 套 case = trap.
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How it is used
- A trap / snare (a trick to ensnare someone) - 落入圈套 (luòrù quāntào) fall into a trap; 设下圈套 (shèxià quāntào) set a trap.
- Figurative - a scheme designed to deceive, not a physical animal trap (陷阱 xiànjǐng can be both). Written-leaning.