鬼点子 (guǐ diǎn zǐ) — a deceitful or clever trick; an underhanded idea
Definition
A colloquial noun for a 'cunning trick' or 'sneaky idea' — the focus is on being devious or underhanded, not genuinely clever (for which you'd use 聪明 or 高明). Usually negative or teasing in tone.
noun
a deceitful or clever trickan underhanded idea
Examples
- 鬼点子。Nǐ bié zǒng xiǎng nà xiē guǐ diǎn zǐ.Don't always think about those underhanded tricks.
- 鬼点子，。Tā yòu chū le yí gè guǐ diǎn zǐ, xiǎo xīn bié shàng dàng.He's come up with another wicked idea; be careful not to fall for it.
- 鬼点子，。Zhè ge rén de guǐ diǎn zǐ tè bié duō, dà jiā dōu bù xǐ huan tā.This person has so many dirty tricks that nobody likes him.
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