刁
cunning; overly picky; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 13 examplesadjective
cunning; crafty; tricky
Describes someone who is sly and likes to take advantage of others.
The cunning trader who played tricks was finally subdued by the police.
He always likes to act cunningly and refuses to cooperate with the team.
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The kid next door is really cunning, always finding loopholes to take advantage.
Don't be fooled by his cunning appearance; he is actually very sincere.
This gangster is cunning and cruel, no one dares to provoke him.
adjective
overly picky about food
dialectUsed exclusively in regional dialects, especially in northern China, to describe someone who is extremely fussy about what they eat.
My kid is overly picky about food, only eating light vegetables and lean meat.
He is extremely fussy when eating, picking out all scallions, ginger and garlic.
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This cat is overly picky about food, only drinking imported pet milk powder.
Don't spoil him, let him stop being so picky about food.
Grandma always says I'm overly picky, not liking the home-cooked meals she makes.
proper noun
surname Diao
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Teacher Diao is the Chinese teacher at our school.
The Diao family is an ancient local clan.
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I know a painter surnamed Diao, whose paintings have unique features.