quánmóu

权谋

Word · NounTraditional權謀

tactics; stratagem; political maneuvering

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

tactics; stratagems; schemes that adapt to changing circumstances

formal

Often used in political, military, or historical contexts to describe flexible strategies. Can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation depending on whether it implies cunning or mere cleverness.

Tā他
shàn擅
cháng长
quán权
móu谋
 ,
zài在
fù复
zá杂
de的
guān官
chǎng场
shàng上
rú如
yú鱼
dé得
shuǐ水
 。

He is skilled at political maneuvering and thrives in the complex bureaucracy.

Zhè这
bù部
lì历
shǐ史
xiǎo小
shuō说
xiáng详
xì细
miáo描
xiě写
le了
gǔ古
dài代
de的
quán权
móu谋
dòu斗
zhēng争
 。

This historical novel describes the power struggles and intrigues of ancient times in detail.

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Zuò做
shēng生
yì意
jiǎng讲
jiū究
chéng诚
xìn信
 ,
ér而
fēi非
wán玩
nòng弄
quán权
móu谋
 。

Doing business requires integrity, not playing power games.