giảo quyệt

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The Vietnamese word "giảo quyệt" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is artful or deceitful. It often implies a sense of cunning and craftiness in a negative context.

Meaning:

• "Giảo quyệt" refers to a person who is clever in a bad way, using tricks or deceit to achieve their goals. It can also describe actions that are sly or underhanded.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "giảo quyệt" to describe a person’s character or behavior when they are being manipulative or not straightforward. It is often used in situations where someone is trying to outsmart others in an unfair manner.

Example:

• "Anh ta rất giảo quyệt trong công việc, luôn tìm cách lừa dối đồng nghiệp." (He is very deceitful at work, always finding ways to deceive his colleagues.)

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or storytelling, "giảo quyệt" can be used to describe a villain or antagonist who employs treachery to achieve their objectives. It can also be used to critique strategies in business or politics that are seen as unethical or manipulative.

Word Variants:

• "Giảo" (artful) and "quyệt" (decisive) are components of the word, but separately they do not convey the same meaning as the full term "giảo quyệt."

Different Meanings:

• While "giảo quyệt" primarily means deceitful or cunning, in a less common context, it might refer to someone being cleverly resourceful in a way that could be seen as both positive and negative, depending on the situation.

Synonyms:

• "Xảo quyệt" – This is a similar word that also means cunning or crafty.
• "Lừa đảo" – This means deceitful or fraudulent, often used in a more direct context of scams.
• "Ranh mãnh" – This means sly or shrewd, often with a touch of cleverness.

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adj

1. artful; deceitful