訬 (chāo) - Cunning, crafty, clever & quick, agile

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chāo ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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訬 · chāo

Cunning, crafty, clever;

quick, agile;

to disturb, to agitate.

Cunning, crafty, cleverquick, agileto disturb, to agitate.

Usage highlights

cunning and craftyquick and agileto disturb and agitateclever and sharpfrivolous and cunningunruly and disturbing

Synonyms

  • 狡— cunning, crafty
  • 捷— quick, agile
  • 慧— clever, intelligent

Antonyms

  • 钝— dull, blunt
  • 拙— clumsy, unskilled
  • 稳— steady, stable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his cunning nature (訬狡).
  • The dancer moved with quick, agile steps (訬捷).
  • The noise disturbed the peace (訬扰).
  • He is clever but not necessarily wise (訬慧).

Collocations

  • cunning and crafty(訬狡)
  • quick and agile(訬捷)
  • to disturb and agitate(訬扰)
  • clever and sharp(訬慧)
  • frivolous and cunning(訬轻)
  • unruly and disturbing(訬乱)

Idioms

  • Cunning and deceitful(訬狡诡诈)
  • Quick-witted and sharp(訬捷善辩)
  • Disturbing the peace(訬扰安宁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 訬 carries a nuanced meaning, often associated with intelligence that is quick but potentially untrustworthy or disruptive.
  • In classical texts, it can describe both physical agility and mental sharpness, sometimes with a negative connotation of craftiness.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.

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