耍花招 (shuǎ huā zhāo) — to play tricks; to deceive; (of performers) to show off a special skill
Definition
An informal verb meaning 'to play tricks' or 'show off a flashy skill.' Sense 1 (deceive/manipulate) is most common — sense 2 (performer's display) is narrower.
verb
to play tricksto deceive(of performers) to show off a special skill
Examples
- 耍花招。Tā zǒng ài shuǎ huā zhāo piàn rén.He always likes to play tricks to deceive people.
- 。Tā xǐ huan shuǎ xiǎo huā zhāo.He likes to play petty tricks.
- 耍花招，。Tā zài wǔ tái shàng shuǎ huā zhāo, yíng dé le zhǎng shēng.He showed off his tricks on stage and won applause.
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