intention; scheming; calculation
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
intention; state of mind; thoughts (usually negative)
Typically refers to dishonest, wicked, or improper intentions. Often used in the set phrase 心术不正.
xīn心
shù术
bù不
zhèng正
to harbor evil intentions; to be dishonest at heart
Nà那
ge个
rén人
xīn心
shù术
bù不
zhèng正
，
nǐ你
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
That person has dishonest intentions; you should be careful.
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Lǎo老
bǎn板
xīn心
shù术
bù不
zhèng正
，
jīng经
cháng常
qī欺
piàn骗
yuán员
gōng工
。
The boss has wicked intentions and often deceives his employees.
noun
scheming; calculation; artifice; resourcefulness
Refers to the ability to calculate and scheme, often implying shrewdness or cunning in handling affairs.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
yǒu有
xīn心
shù术
de的
rén人
。
He is a calculating person.
Zuò做
shēng生
yì意
xū需
yào要
diǎn点
xīn心
shù术
。
Doing business requires some scheming.
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Tā她
de的
xīn心
shù术
hěn很
shēn深
，
nǐ你
dòu斗
bù不
guò过
tā她
。
She is very deep in her scheming; you cannot outwit her.