cunning in Chinese
cunning in Chinese is 奸诈, 精明 — cunning means clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
cunning in Chinese
奸诈
Pronounced: jiān zhà
Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
精明
Pronounced: jīng míng
(obsolete) Skillful, artful.
What does "cunning" mean?
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adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
"The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales."
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noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.
"He survived on the streets through sheer cunning."
cunning in a sentence
- The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales.
- It was a cunning plan to distract the guards while they slipped past.
- He survived on the streets through sheer cunning.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cunning" in Chinese?
"cunning" in Chinese is 奸诈, 精明. cunning means: Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
How do you pronounce 奸诈?
"cunning" in Chinese is 奸诈, pronounced "jiān zhà".
How do you use "cunning" in a sentence?
Example: "The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales." In Chinese, "cunning" is 奸诈, 精明.
Are there other ways to say "cunning" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "cunning": 奸诈, 精明.
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