xīn​shù

scheming

心术 (心術) xīn​shù
scheming noun
calculating tactics or the art of mental manipulation and plotting

He is very calculating in his dealings; most people find it hard to see through his intentions.

intentions noun
a person's underlying motives or moral character

Although he is exceptionally clever, it's a pity he has dishonest intentions.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
3.19 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
0.923 per million

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