狡焉思启 — “To harbor cunning and deceitful intentions”
狡焉思启 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to harbor cunning and deceitful intentions”. Plotting to encroach upon what rightfully belongs to others. Literally, “Cunningly plans to initiate; Scheming to begin”.
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他表面上与人为善，暗地里却狡焉思启，总想着如何从中谋取私利。
He appeared kind and benevolent, but secretly harbored treacherous intentions, always plotting how to gain personal profit from it.
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What does 狡焉思启 mean?
狡焉思启 (jiǎo yān sī qǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to harbor cunning and deceitful intentions”.
How do you pronounce 狡焉思启?
狡焉思启 is pronounced jiǎo yān sī qǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 狡焉思启 literally mean?
Literally, 狡焉思启 means “Cunningly plans to initiate; Scheming to begin”. It is used to mean “to harbor cunning and deceitful intentions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 狡焉思启?
指怀贪诈之心图谋侵人之国。