耍心眼 (shuǎ xīn yǎn) — to play mind games, to be calculating or scheming
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning 'to play mind games / scheme behind someone's back', implying petty or underhanded manipulation. Usually takes 跟/和 + a person and has a negative connotation, unlike neutral verbs of planning.
verb
to play mind gamesto be calculating or scheming
Examples
- 耍心眼，。Tā zǒng xǐ huan gēn tóng shì shuǎ xīn yǎn, dà jiā dōu bú xìn rèn tā.He always likes to play mind games with colleagues; nobody trusts him.
- 耍心眼，。Bié gēn wǒ shuǎ xīn yǎn, yǒu huà zhí shuō.Don't play games with me — just say what you mean.
- ，耍心眼。Tā shì gè lǎo shi rén, cóng bù shuǎ xīn yǎn.She's an honest person who never schemes.
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