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The character "猾" is a phono-semantic compound formed from the radical "犭" indicating beastly or animal-related traits and the component "骨" which historically functioned as a phonetic element, though its modern pronunciation diverges from the character's reading. Etymologically, it is associated with the concept of slipperiness or guile, deriving from the word "滑" meaning smooth or slick. Initially describing the fierce or cunning nature of animals, its meaning shifted over centuries to specifically denote human craftiness, slyness, or treacherous behavior.
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那个商人很狡猾。
狐狸是一种狡猾的动物。
不要被他狡猾的外表欺骗。
这个计划设计得十分狡猾。
他用了狡猾的手段赢得了比赛。
对手的狡猾策略让我们吃了亏。
识破他狡猾的谎言需要智慧。
面对如此狡猾的辩解，调查陷入了僵局。