獥 (jiào) - Cunning, sly, crafty & also refers to a type of wild animal

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jiào ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

獥 · jiào

Cunning, sly, crafty;

also refers to a type of wild animal or a legendary beast in ancient texts.

Cunning, sly, craftyalso refers to a type of wild animal

Usage highlights

Cunning and deceitfulCrafty schemesMythical beast 獥Sly personCrafty fox

Synonyms

  • 狡— cunning, sly
  • 猾— crafty, sly

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his cunning nature (獥诈).
  • The ancient text describes a mythical beast called the 獥.
  • Beware of his crafty schemes (獥计).

Collocations

  • Cunning and deceitful(獥诈)
  • Crafty schemes(獥计)
  • Mythical beast 獥
  • Sly person(獥人)
  • Crafty fox(獥狐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a term for cunning or a mythical animal.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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