取巧

This is the 4119th most frequent Chinese word.

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取巧

"取巧" means "to use cleverness or shortcuts to achieve a goal, often implying opportunism."


In this sentence, '取巧' refers to using clever or skillful means to achieve a goal, implying that it involves taking advantage of smart strategies.

他通过取巧完成了任务。

He completed the task by using clever shortcuts.


Here, '取巧' conveys the idea of employing a shortcut or taking advantage, with a negative connotation suggesting avoidance of thorough effort or potential risks.

这种方式未免太过取巧了,可能会导致问题。

This approach is somewhat too opportunistic and might cause issues.


In this context, '取巧' is used to describe individuals who tend to find the easiest or most opportunistic paths, with a critical perspective on their sincerity and effort.

她不喜欢取巧的人,总觉得他们不够真诚。

She doesn't like people who take shortcuts; she always feels they lack sincerity.