八面玲珑 (bā miàn líng lóng) — smooth and slick in dealing with people; socially adept and diplomatic
Definition
Refers to someone who is socially slick and flattering to all sides. Note that this carries a negative connotation — it implies insincerity, unlike genuine diplomacy.
idiom
smooth and slick in dealing with peoplesocially adept and diplomatic
Examples
- 八面玲珑，。Zhè ge jīng lǐ bā miàn líng lóng, duì shuí dōu hěn kè qi.This manager is very smooth and treats everyone politely.
- 八面玲珑，。Tā zuò shì bā miàn líng lóng, zài shè jiāo quān lǐ hěn shòu huān yíng.He handles things diplomatically and is very popular in social circles.
- 八面玲珑，。Tā suī rán bā miàn líng lóng, dàn rén men zǒng jué de tā bú gòu zhēn chéng.Although she is socially slick, people always feel she isn't sincere enough.
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