狡猾 (jiǎo huá) — cunning, crafty, sly (usually derogatory)
Definition
A derogatory adjective for people (or animals like the fox) who are cunning in a dishonest way. 奸诈 emphasizes treachery, while 巧妙 is approving — 'ingenious' with no moral judgment.
adjective
cunningcraftysly (usually derogatory)
Examples
- 狡猾，。Zhè zhī hú li fēi cháng jiǎo huá, zǒng shì tōu chī jī.This fox is very cunning; it's always stealing chickens.
- 狡猾，。Tā tài jiǎo huá le, bié xiāng xìn tā de huà.He's too sly — don't believe what he says.
- 狡猾。Dí rén shè xià le yí gè jiǎo huá de quān tào.The enemy set a cunning trap.
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