巧诈不如拙诚

qiǎo zhà bù rú zhuō chéng

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Definitions

1. the unvarnished truth is better than a cunning ruse (idiom)
2. honesty is the best policy

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Child Words of 巧诈不如拙诚

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 不如 不如 bù rú: not equal to
• 如 如 rú: as
• 巧 巧 qiǎo: opportunely
• 巧诈 巧诈 qiǎo zhà: deceitful
• 拙 拙 zhuō: awkward
• 诈 诈 zhà: to cheat
• 诚 诚 chéng: sincere