工于心计 — “Adept at scheming”
工于心计 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Adept at scheming”. Skilled in plotting and strategizing, often for manipulative purposes. Literally, “Skillful at calculations/schemes”.
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她工于心计，总能预先想到各种情况，并巧妙地达成自己的目的。
She is adept at scheming, always able to anticipate various situations and skillfully achieve her goals.
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What does 工于心计 mean?
工于心计 (gōng yú xīn jì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Adept at scheming”.
How do you pronounce 工于心计?
工于心计 is pronounced gōng yú xīn jì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 工于心计 literally mean?
Literally, 工于心计 means “Skillful at calculations/schemes”. It is used to mean “Adept at scheming”.
What is the Chinese definition of 工于心计?
工：擅长。擅长用心谋划