xuān

儇

Character · Adjective

frivolous; clever

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

frivolous; flippant; giddy; lacking in seriousness

literary

Used in literary or archaic contexts to describe behavior or character that is lacking in seriousness or dignity. Often appears in compounds.

Qí其
rén人
xuān儇
bó薄
 ，
bù不
kě可
shēn深
jiāo交
 。

That person is frivolous and flippant, not suitable for deep friendship.

Shēng生
xìng性
xuān儇
tiāo佻
 ，
zhāo朝
sān三
mù暮
sì四
 。

He is frivolous and fickle by nature, changing his mind constantly.

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Xuān儇
bó薄
zhī之
zǐ子
 ，
wú无
nǎi乃
bù不
kě可
hū乎
 ？

Is it not unacceptable to be a frivolous person?

2.

adjective

clever and cunning; crafty; intelligent yet sly

literary

Describes someone who is mentally agile but potentially deceitful or untrustworthy. Often carries a slightly negative connotation.

Cǐ此
zǐ子
xuān儇
huì慧
 ，
rán然
qí其
xīn心
shù术
bù不
zhèng正
 。

This child is clever and cunning, but his heart is not upright.

Qí其
rén人
xuān儇
xiá黠
 ，
shàn善
biàn辩
ér而
duō多
zhà诈
 。

That person is clever and sly, good at debating and full of deceit.

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Xuān儇
lì利
zhī之
rén人
 ，
nán难
yǐ以
hé合
zuò作
 。

It is difficult to cooperate with crafty people.