狡猾 — meaning in English

English meaning

• crafty adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way; skilled at tricking others.
• cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
• shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
• sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
• tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
• wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

Senses

狡猾 is used for these senses in English:

• crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
• cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
• cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
• shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.
• sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
• tricky Adept at using deception.
• wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

cunning — full definition

1. adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
2. noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.

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