猾 (huá) - Sly, cunning, crafty, deceitful & describing someone who is tricky, wily, or treacherous.

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猾 · huá

Sly, cunning, crafty, deceitful;

describing someone who is tricky, wily, or treacherous.

Sly, cunning, crafty, deceitfuldescribing someone who is tricky, wily, or treacherous.

Usage highlights

Sly and cunningCunning and treacherousSlick and slyCunning old rogueCunning and deceitfulSly person

Synonyms

  • 狡— cunning, crafty
  • 奸— treacherous, wicked
  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent

Antonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 实— honest, genuine
  • 朴— simple, unadorned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fox is known for its sly nature (狡猾的狐狸).
  • He is a cunning and deceitful person (为人狡猾).
  • Don't be fooled by his slick talk (油嘴滑舌).
  • The bandit leader was a crafty old rogue (老奸巨猾).

Collocations

  • Sly and cunning(狡猾)
  • Cunning and treacherous(奸猾)
  • Slick and sly(油滑)
  • Cunning old rogue(老猾)
  • Cunning and deceitful(狡黠)
  • Sly person(猾吏)

Idioms

  • Old crafty and deeply cunning(老奸巨猾)
  • Sly as a fox(狡猾如狐)
  • Cunning and treacherous(奸猾狡诈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in historical contexts to describe corrupt officials or treacherous individuals.
  • Commonly appears in literature and idioms warning against deceitful behavior.
  • Typically carries strong negative connotations in Chinese culture.

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