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巧妙

qiǎo miào

ingenious; clever

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Antonyms

笨拙 (bèn zhuō)

clumsy

愚蠢 (yú chǔn)

stupid

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word "巧妙" (qiǎomiào) is composed of two characters: "巧" (qiǎo) and "妙" (miào). The character "巧" originally meant "skillful" or "clever," and it is often used to describe someone who is good at doing something. The character "妙" originally meant "wonderful" or "mysterious," and it is often used to describe something that is beyond ordinary understanding. When these two characters are combined, they create the word "巧妙," which means "skillful and wonderful." This word is often used to describe something that is both clever and effective, or something that is both beautiful and practical. For example, a well-designed machine might be described as "巧妙," because it combines both skillful engineering and beautiful design.