cheat, deceive

紿 is composed of the radical 糸 (silk) and 台 (platform). 糸 carries the meaning of weaving or braiding, while 台 is a depiction of entrusting or instructing someone else to do something on one’s behalf. Some people, when entrusting others to do things for them, weave lies to deceive them. Therefore, 紿 is used to mean to deceive or to trick.