舞文饰智 — “To twist facts and manipulate language with clever arguments”
舞文饰智 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to twist facts and manipulate language with clever arguments”. To engage in sophistry or use one's intelligence for deceitful purposes. Literally, “Manipulate text, embellish intellect”.
舞文饰智 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 舞文饰智 mean?
舞文饰智 (wǔ wén shì zhì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to twist facts and manipulate language with clever arguments”.
How do you pronounce 舞文饰智?
舞文饰智 is pronounced wǔ wén shì zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 舞文饰智 literally mean?
Literally, 舞文饰智 means “Manipulate text, embellish intellect”. It is used to mean “to twist facts and manipulate language with clever arguments”.
What is the Chinese definition of 舞文饰智?
指舞文弄墨、利用才智以作奸伪。