cáo già

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The Vietnamese word "cáo già" is an informal term that translates to "foxy," "cunning," or "tricky" in English. It describes a person who is clever in a sly or deceitful way, often using their intelligence to manipulate situations to their advantage.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cáo già" can be used to describe someone who is very shrewd or crafty, especially in a negative context, implying they may not always be honest.
• It is often used in conversations when discussing someone's behavior, strategies, or tactics that are clever but may also be seen as underhanded.

Example:

• Simple Usage: "Anh ta thật là cáo già khi lừa được mọi người." (He is really cunning when he deceived everyone.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "cáo già" in a more figurative sense as well. For instance, in business contexts, you might say someone is "cáo già" if they use clever tactics to outsmart competitors.

Word Variants:

• "Cáo" means "fox," and "già" means "old" or "wise," so together they create the image of an experienced or crafty fox.
• Variants of the word might include other descriptions of cleverness, but "cáo già" specifically conveys the idea of trickiness.

Different Meanings:

• While "cáo già" primarily refers to cleverness in a cunning way, it can also be used humorously among friends to describe someone who is just very clever or resourceful, without any negative connotation.

Synonyms:

• Other synonyms in Vietnamese that convey a similar meaning include:
  • "xảo quyệt" (devious)
  • "khôn ngoan" (wise, but can imply cunning)
  • "mánh khóe" (sly tricks)

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1. (khẩu ngữ) Foxy, cunning, tricky