狯 (kuài) - cunning, crafty, sly, wily — describes someone who

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kuài ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

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狯 · kuài

cunning, crafty, sly, wily — describes someone who is clever in a deceitful or treacherous way.

cunning, crafty, sly, wily — describes someone who

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Synonyms

  • 狡— cunning, crafty
  • 猾— sly, crafty
  • 诡— deceitful, tricky
  • 黠— sly, cunning

Antonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 朴— simple, plain
  • 直— straightforward, honest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a cunning person (狡狯的人).
  • The fox is known for its slyness (狐狸以狡狯著称).
  • She saw through his crafty scheme (她看穿了他狡狯的计谋).

Collocations

  • cunning and crafty(狡狯)
  • cunning person(狯者)
  • cunning scheme(狯计)
  • cunning nature(狯性)
  • cunning and treacherous(奸狯)
  • cunning and sly(黠狯)

Idioms

  • Cunning as a fox(狡如狐狯)
  • Old and crafty(老奸巨猾)
  • Cunning and treacherous(奸狡诡狯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe villains or tricksters.
  • The character carries negative moral connotations, implying untrustworthiness.
  • Commonly appears in historical texts describing political intrigue and deception.

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