狡猾
jiǎohuá
cunning, sly
Part of speech · adjective
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 这个商人很狡猾,别上他的当。This merchant is cunning; don't fall for his tricks.
- 狐狸在故事里常常很狡猾。The fox is often portrayed as cunning in stories.
Collocations
狡猾的人非常狡猾狡猾的手段狡猾多变
Mnemonic
狡 jiǎo + 猾 huá, both meaning "cunning": with the animal radical 犭, suggesting beast-like slyness and guile. Strongly negative. Distinguish 狡猾 (sly, devious) from 聪明 (cōngmíng, positively smart). Synonym: 奸诈 (jiānzhà, treacherous).
Related
奸诈阴险聪明诡计
Quick check
What distinguishes 狡猾 from 聪明?