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老謀深算
简 老谋深算 · 繁 老謀深算Mandarin · pinyin lǎo móu shēn suàn
Meanings
- rigorous schemes and deep foresight (idiom); astute and circumspect
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3–2–1–4 · lao3 mou2 shen1 suan4
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phrase
- (idiomatic) experienced and astute; circumspect and far-seeing; scheming and calculating
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