scheming mind; cunning intention
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scheming mind; cunning intent
literaryA literary term often used to describe the calculating, insincere motives of a person, especially in pursuit of personal gain. It suggests a lack of sincerity and a tendency to manipulate.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
chǔ处
shì世
háo毫
wú无
jī机
xīn心
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
xìn信
rèn任
。
He has no cunning in how he conducts himself, and is deeply trusted by everyone.
Guān官
chǎng场
zhī之
zhōng中
，
jī机
xīn心
chóng重
chóng重
。
Within the bureaucratic circles, there are layers upon layers of scheming.
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Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
jūn君
zǐ子
yīng应
bìng摒
qì弃
yī一
qiè切
jī机
xīn心
。
A true gentleman should cast aside all cunning intentions.