No. 4,119 in Chinese
取巧
"取巧" means "to use cleverness or shortcuts to achieve a goal, often implying opportunism."
In a sentence
他通过取巧完成了任务。
He completed the task by using clever shortcuts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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