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The character 猾 is a phono-semantic compound with the animal radical 犭 on the left, indicating a connection to beasts, and the phonetic component 骨 on the right. Originally, it referred to a mythical beast or a wild animal without bones, but this zoological sense became obsolete. The meaning later shifted to describe human traits such as deceitfulness, craftiness, and treachery, implicitly comparing these behaviors to the unpredictable nature of wild animals. It is most commonly found in compound words denoting cunning behavior or individuals who use trickery for personal gain.
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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。