狡黠 (jiǎo xiá) — sly, cunning

Definition

Examples

• 他的微笑中带着一丝狡黠。
  Tā de wēi xiào zhōng dài zhe yì sī jiǎo xiá.
  There was a hint of slyness in his smile.
• 这个骗子目光狡黠，让人不安。
  Zhè ge piàn zi mù guāng jiǎo xiá, ràng rén bù ān.
  This swindler's gaze was cunning, making people uneasy.
• 他狡黠地一笑，什么也没说。
  Tā jiǎo xiá dì yí xiào, shén me yě méi shuō.
  He gave a sly smile and said nothing.

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