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    Referring to a trap with 陷阱 (xiànjǐng)

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    Explanation

    陷阱 (xiànjǐng) means "trap" or "pitfall," referring to a device or scheme designed to catch or deceive. It can be used both literally for physical traps and figuratively for deceptive situations. It is commonly used in storytelling, strategy, and everyday warnings.

    Examples

    • 这个合同里有很多陷阱，你要仔细看清楚。

      zhège hétong lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiànjǐng, nǐ yào zǐxì kàn qīngchu.

      There are many traps in this contract; you need to read it carefully.

    • 猎人在森林里设了好几个陷阱。

      lièrén zài sēnlín lǐ shè le hǎo jǐ gè xiànjǐng.

      The hunter set several traps in the forest.

    • 别被低价广告骗了，那都是消费陷阱。

      bié bèi dījià guǎnggào piàn le, nà dōu shì xiāofèi xiànjǐng.

      Don't be fooled by low-price ads—those are all consumer traps.