心机 (xīn jī) — (noun) scheming; cunning calculations; (noun) ulterior motives; craftiness

Definition

心机 (xīnjī) names the hidden scheming a person does behind the scenes — a negative quality, like 'ulterior motives' or 'being calculating'. Often used with 有 or 玩 to describe someone who plots or plays mind games.

noun
schemingcunning calculationsulterior motivescraftiness

Beispiele

  • Tā zhè ge rén hěn yǒu xīn jī, gēn rén xiāng chǔ zǒng shì suàn jì lái suàn jì qù.
    She's a very calculating person; she's always scheming when dealing with others.
  • 心机
    Bú yào gēn tā wán xīn jī, nǐ gēn běn bú shì tā de duì shǒu.
    Don't play mind games with him; you're no match for him at all.
  • 心机
    Tā zhè ge rén méi shén me xīn jī, shuō huà zuò shì dōu hěn zhí.
    He's not someone with ulterior motives; he's straightforward in speech and action.

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