Definition

Adjective: 1. Deceitful; false; devious: Describes a person, their nature, or actions characterized by cunning, trickery, and a lack of honesty. It implies a tendency to betray, swindle, or act in a treacherous manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta là một kẻ quay quắt, không ai có thể tin tưởng được. (He is a deceitful person; no one can trust him.)
  • Lòng dạ quay quắt của hắn sớm muộn cũng bị lộ. (His devious heart will be exposed sooner or later.)
  • Đừng tin vào những lời đường mật quay quắt đó. (Don't believe those false, honeyed words.)

Advanced Usage

• "quay quắt" is often used to describe a deeply ingrained, habitual trait of character rather than a single act. It conveys strong moral condemnation.
  • Bản chất quay quắt của nó đã khiến mọi người xa lánh. (His inherently deceitful nature has caused everyone to avoid him.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quay (verb): To turn, to spin. (Note: While "quay" is a root, "quay quắt" is a fixed adjective with a distinct meaning.)
• Xảo quyệt (adjective): Cunning, crafty. (A close synonym, often used interchangeably.)
• Tráo trở (adjective): Perfidious, treacherous. (Emphasizes betrayal and going back on one's word.)

Synonyms

• Gian xảo: Cunning, crafty.
• Dối trá: Deceitful, lying.
• Lừa lọc: Deceptive, swindling.

Related Idioms

• Lòng dạ quay quắt: A deceitful/devilish heart. (Describes a person with malicious intent.)
  • Kẻ có lòng dạ quay quắt thường không có bạn bè chân chính. (A person with a deceitful heart often lacks true friends.)

adjective

1. deceitful; false; devious