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把戏

bǎxì

Description

“把戏”常常指变魔术、杂技这样的表演,也可以用来说别人玩的花招或骗人的手段。

"把戏" often refers to performances like magic tricks or acrobatics, and can also be used to describe someone's tricks or deceptive methods.

Meanings

把戏bǎxì

trick; performance such as acrobatics or magic

孩子们很喜欢看小狗的把戏。

The children love watching the puppy's tricks.

把戏bǎxì

cheap trick; scheme to deceive people

我早就看穿了他的把戏。

I saw through his tricks long ago.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    often carries a negative tone, hinting at a ploy or gimmick meant to fool someone.

  • Etymology

    把 (handle/hold) + 戏 (play, show), literally a played-out act or performance.

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