狡
猾

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The word 狡猾 is formed by combining the characters 狡 and 猾, where 狡 conveys craftiness or slyness, and 猾 conveys slipperiness or deceitfulness; together, they semantically reinforce each other to create the meaning of cunning or trickery.

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那只狐狸很狡猾。

Nà zhī húli hěn jiǎohuá.

That fox is very cunning.

他露出了狡猾的笑容。

Tā lùchūle jiǎohuá de xiàoróng.

He showed a cunning smile.

商人用狡猾的手段赚钱。

Shāngrén yòng jiǎohuá de shǒuduàn zhuàn qián.

The merchant uses cunning methods to make money.

尽管他看起来很老实，但实际上非常狡猾。

Jǐnguǎn tā kàn qǐlái hěn lǎoshi, dàn shíjì shàng fēicháng jiǎohuá.

Although he looks honest, he is actually very cunning.

在谈判中，他施展了狡猾的计策，最终获得了优势。

Zài tánpàn zhōng, tā shīzhǎnle jiǎohuá de jìcè, zuìzhōng huòdéle yōushì.

In the negotiation, he employed cunning tactics and eventually gained the advantage.

Word Definition - 狡猾

jiǎo huá crafty; cunning; sly

Individual Character Details

狡 jiǎo
猾 huá