crafty; deceitful; sly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
crafty; deceitful; cunning; sly
literaryA literary/classical term describing deep cunning and deception. It often implies a treacherous and scheming nature, more serious than simple cleverness.
Cǐ此
rén人
yīn阴
xiǎn险
jiǎo狡
jué谲
，
bù不
kě可
qīng轻
xìn信
。
This person is sinister and deceitful; do not trust him lightly.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
jiǎo狡
jué谲
，
cháng常
cháng常
àn暗
zhōng中
suàn算
jì计
bié别
rén人
。
He is a crafty person who often secretly schemes against others.
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Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
bù不
fá乏
zhè这
zhǒng种
kàn看
sì似
zhōng忠
hòu厚
、
shí实
zé则
jiǎo狡
jué谲
de的
quán权
chén臣
。
History is not lacking in powerful ministers of this type who appear loyal and honest but are actually crafty and treacherous.