worldly-wise; worldly; sophisticated; crafty
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worldly-wise; worldly; sophisticated; crafty
literaryOften implies a negative connotation of being overly crafty, cunning, or calculating in social interactions due to extensive experience. It can describe someone who is shrewd, perhaps untrustworthy, in navigating worldly affairs.
Tā他
zài在
shāng商
jiè界
hùn混
jì迹
duō多
nián年
，
zǎo早
yǐ已
biàn变
dé得
lǎo老
yú于
shì世
gù故
。
Having been in the business world for many years, he has long become worldly-wise.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhèng政
kè客
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
dī滴
shuǐ水
bù不
lòu漏
，
zhēn真
shì是
gè个
lǎo老
yú于
shì世
gù故
de的
rén人
wù物
。
This politician's speech is flawless; he truly is a sophisticated character.
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Tā他
suī虽
rán然
nián年
qīng轻
，
dàn但
yán言
tán谈
jǔ举
zhǐ止
què却
xiǎn显
chū出
yī一
fù副
lǎo老
yú于
shì世
gù故
de的
yàng样
zi子
。
Although he is young, his speech and behavior show an air of worldliness.
Bù不
yào要
xiāng相
xìn信
tā他
nà那
xiē些
lǎo老
yú于
shì世
gù故
de的
gōng恭
wéi维
huà话
。
Don't believe his crafty flattery.