耍心眼 (shuǎ xīn yǎn) — to play mind games, to be calculating or scheming

Definizione

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

Esempi

  • 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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