取巧 qǔqiǎo to take shortcuts Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents qǔqiǎo to take shortcuts 取 qǔ verb to obtain to obtain; to receive; to gain; to seek or bring about a certain result巧 qiǎo deceitful deceitful; artful; use of clever words or appearances to mislead or flatterqǔqiǎo to strive for craftsmanship 取 qǔ verb to obtain to obtain; to receive; to gain; to seek or bring about a certain result巧 qiǎo adjective skillful skillful; ingenious; clever in a way that shows dexterity or high techniqueqǔqiǎo to seek an opportunity 取 qǔ verb to obtain to obtain; to receive; to gain; to seek or bring about a certain result巧 qiǎo adjectiveadverb coincidental coincidentally; opportunely; happening at just the right time