Definition
玩花招 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to play tricks' or 'to resort to deceitful tactics'. The object 花招 (trick, gimmick) can be separated from 玩 by measure words or modifiers, e.g. 玩了一个花招 ('pulled a trick'). It has a negative connotation and is used in informal or colloquial contexts. You can also say 耍花招 with the same meaning.
v.o.
to play tricksto use deceitful tactics
Examples
- 玩花招，。Bié gēn wǒ wán huā zhāo, wǒ zhīdào nǐ zài piàn wǒ.Don't play tricks with me — I know you're lying.
- ，。Tā wán le yí ge huāzhāo, jiéguǒ bèi dàjiā fāxiàn le.He pulled a trick, but everyone found out in the end.
- 玩花招，。Tánpàn de shíhou duìfāng yòu wán huā zhāo, wǒmen děi xiǎoxīn.The other side played tricks again during the negotiations — we need to be careful.
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