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xảo

Pronunciation Northern /sa̰ːw˧˩˧/ Central /saːw˧˩˨/ Southern /saːw˨˩˦/
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cunning
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cunning
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cunning Properties & StatesTheme

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; being clever but dishonest.

vi Anh ấy là một người xảo trá hay lừa dối người khác.

en He is a cunning person who often deceives others.

Parts
Sino-Vietnamese; the character is 巧 / 巧

OriginSino-Vietnamese; the character is 巧

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xảo
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xạo / xao᷃ / xào / xáo …
Use
tinh xảo / trí xảo / đấu xảo / kĩ xảo …
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