connections; ways; behavior
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
connections; ways and means; access; channels (to get things done)
Dialectal term referring to social connections or methods of accomplishing tasks. Often implies knowing the right people or having the right access.
Tā他
zài在
běn本
dì地
lù路
dào道
hěn很
shú熟
，
shén什
me么
shì事
dōu都
néng能
bàn办
chéng成
。
He knows all the right people locally and can get anything done.
Zhè这
rén人
lù路
dào道
cū粗
，
rèn认
shi识
hěn很
duō多
dà大
rén人
wù物
。
This guy has wide connections and knows many important people.
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Lù路
dào道
bù不
shú熟
，
bàn办
shì事
hěn很
nán难
。
If you don't know the right channels, it's hard to get things done.
noun
behavior; conduct; ways (often implying shady or improper character)
derogatoryDescribes a person's character or actions, typically with a negative connotation suggesting dishonesty, impropriety, or criminal tendencies.
Lái来
rén人
lù路
dào道
bù不
zhèng正
，
nǐ你
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
The visitor is of questionable character; you should be careful.
Zhè这
jiā家
huo伙
lù路
dào道
bù不
zhèng正
，
zhuān专
mén门
gàn干
xiē些
wéi违
fǎ法
de的
shì事
。
This fellow is shady and specializes in illegal activities.
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Kàn看
tā他
nà那
lù路
dào道
，
jiù就
zhī知
dào道
bù不
shì是
hǎo好
rén人
。
Judging by his conduct, you can tell he's not a good person.