The Chinese word 耍花招 (shuǎ huāzhāo) is an idiomatic expression formed through metaphorical composition: the verb 耍 means "to play or wield," 花 literally means "flower" but here conveys "showy or deceptive," and 招 means "move or trick" (as in a martial arts maneuver). Combined, the phrase literally suggests "to play/showy moves," but figuratively it means to employ clever, often deceptive, tricks or schemes to achieve one's purpose, blending a vivid action with an ornamental and strategic implication.