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
Examples
- ，。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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