qǔ​qiǎo

to take shortcuts

  • created reference approved 取巧 → 守拙 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    取巧 qǔ​qiǎo

    守拙 shǒu​zhuō

    antonym

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    created reference

  • created sense approved 取巧 · qǔ​qiǎo · to take shortcuts — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    取巧

    qǔ​qiǎo

    to take shortcuts

    To use clever or opportunistic means to avoid hard work or to gain an unfair advantage; to pull a fast one or find a quick fix.

    取, 巧

    取 (literal) → 取 · qǔ · to obtain 巧 (literal) → 巧 · qiǎo · deceitful

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 取巧 · qǔ​qiǎo · to strive for craftsmanship — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    取巧

    qǔ​qiǎo

    to strive for craftsmanship

    (literary) To strive for craftsmanship or technical skill in art or writing.

    取 (literal) → 取 · qǔ · to obtain 巧 (literal) → 巧 · qiǎo · skillful

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 取巧 · qǔ​qiǎo · to seek an opportunity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    取巧

    qǔ​qiǎo

    to seek an opportunity

    To look for a chance or a favorable moment to act or speak

    取 (literal) → 取 · qǔ · to obtain 巧 (literal) → 巧 · qiǎo · coincidental

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    created sense