slick; worldly-wise; shrewd
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
worldly-wise; slick; shrewd in dealing with people
neutralDescribes a person who is tactful, diplomatic, and adept at navigating social situations without causing offense. It can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of sincerity or principle.
Zhè这
rén人
yǒu有
xiē些
shì世
gu故
，
cóng从
bù不
qīng轻
yì易
biǎo表
tài态
。
This person is somewhat slick and never takes a stance easily.
Tā他
nián年
jì纪
qīng轻
qīng轻
，
shuō说
huà话
què却
fēi非
cháng常
shì世
gu故
。
He is very young, but he speaks in a very worldly-wise manner.
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Lǎo老
Wáng王
wéi为
rén人
tài太
guò过
shì世
gu故
，
ràng让
rén人
gǎn感
jué觉
bù不
gòu够
zhēn真
chéng诚
。
Old Wang is too slick in his dealings, making people feel he is not sincere enough.