Definition
滑头 is a colloquial term for someone who is dishonest, evasive, or cunning. It can be used as a stative verb (adjective) meaning 'sly' or 'shifty', or as a noun meaning 'a sly person' or 'slippery fellow'. It's more informal than 狡猾 and often carries a negative, teasing tone.
s.v.
(stative verb) slyshiftycunning
noun
a sly persona slippery character (colloquial)
Examples
- 滑头，。Tā zhège rén hěn huá tóu, nǐ yào xiǎoxīn.He's a very slippery person — you need to be careful.
- ，。Bié gēn wǒ shuǎ huá tóu, wǒ zhīdào nǐ zài piàn wǒ.Don't play tricks with me — I know you're lying.
- 滑头，。Dàjiā dōu shuō tā shì lǎo huá tóu, méi rén yuànyì xìnrèn tā.Everyone says he's an old fox; nobody trusts him.
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