奸诈

jiān zhà

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. treachery
2. devious
3. a rogue

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 诚实 chéng shí 诚实 chéng shí honest Antonym of treacherous; honest and trustworthy.: honest
• 忠厚 zhōng hòu 忠厚 zhōng hòu honest and considerate Loyal and sincere, opposite of devious.: honest and considerate

Synonyms

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• 狡猾 jiǎo huá 狡猾 jiǎo huá crafty; cunning; sly Both describe crafty and untrustworthy behavior, but 奸诈 stresses treacherousness while 狡猾 stresses slyness.: crafty; cunning; sly
• 阴险 yīn xiǎn 阴险 yīn xiǎn treacherous Both imply malicious cunning, with 阴险 highlighting hidden sinister motives.: treacherous

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Often misused as a general term for cleverness; it implies malicious deceit, not smartness.

Formality

Used mostly in formal or literary contexts to strongly condemn someone's character.

Example Sentences

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他为人 奸诈 ，不可轻信。

He is treacherous and should not be trusted easily.

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Child Words of 奸诈

• 奸 奸 jiān: to fornicate
• 诈 诈 zhà: to cheat