粵

走zau2精zing1面min6

zau2 zing1 min6zau2 zeng1 min2zǒu jīng miàn

English

  1. taking an unauthorised shortcut (spoken)
  2. to reap small benefits by being calculating, ungenerous, or engaging in morally dubious activity

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 用小聰明嚟走捷徑,攞小便宜或者呃著數

Examples

  • 佢淨係識得走精面,有咩緊要事都唔使旨意靠佢。

    He only has the wits for trickery, don't rely on him on anything important.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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