巧吏
qiǎo​lì

crafty official

  • created sense approved 巧吏 · qiǎo​lì · crafty official — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    巧吏

    qiǎo​lì

    crafty official

    unscrupulous or cunning minor official; a civil servant who is adept at using their position for personal gain or political maneuvering

    巧 (literal) → 巧 · qiǎo · deceitful 吏 (literal) → 吏 · lì · minor official

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