clever-clever · clever in trivial matters · sharp but petty-minded

xiǎo cōng ming

x+iǎo·3rd tonec+ōng·1st tonem+ing·neutral tone

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Though he is clever, he isn't wise.

即使他有些小聪明，但是他并不智慧。

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