to have one's way; to be slick
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to have one's way in everything; to be in a favorable position whatever one does
Describes someone who has abundant resources or finds everything going their way. Often used in positive or neutral contexts.
Tā他
zài在
shāng商
jiè界
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
，
zuò做
shén什
me么
dōu都
zhuàn赚
qián钱
。
He has his way in the business world and makes money in everything he does.
Zhè这
wèi位
wài外
jiāo交
guān官
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
，
yǔ与
gè各
guó国
dōu都
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
liáng良
hǎo好
guān关
xi系
。
This diplomat is resourceful and maintains good relations with all countries.
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Yǒu有
le了
zhè这
fèn份
xué学
lì历
，
tā他
zài在
jiù就
yè业
shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
。
With this qualification, he has every opportunity in the job market.
verb
to be slick and smooth in handling affairs; to be opportunistic
derogatoryOften carries a negative or derogatory connotation, implying someone is too smooth, calculating, or willing to please all sides for personal gain.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
，
bā八
miàn面
líng玲
lóng珑
，
dàn但
quē缺
fá乏
zhēn真
chéng诚
。
He is slick and smooth in all his dealings, but lacks sincerity.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
de的
zuò做
fǎ法
，
zuì最
zhōng终
huì会
ràng让
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
dōu都
bù不
xìn信
rèn任
nǐ你
。
This kind of opportunistic approach will eventually make everyone distrust you.
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Tā他
zài在
liǎng两
gè个
lǐng领
dǎo导
zhī之
jiān间
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
，
shuí谁
yě也
bù不
dé得
zuì罪
。
He plays it slick between the two leaders, offending neither.