讨 巧

tǎo qiǎodictionary entry

to act cleverly to get what one desires / to get the best at least expense

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

討巧讨巧 [tao3 qiao3] /to act cleverly to get what one desires/to get the best at least expense/

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Other forms in these source records: 討巧

讨
tǎo
to invite / to provoke / to demand or ask for / to send armed forces to suppress / to denounce or condemn / to marry (a woman) / to discuss or study
巧
qiǎo
opportunely / coincidentally / as it happens / skillful / timely

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.