巧
诈
不
如
拙
诚
q
i
ǎ
o
z
h
à
b
ù
r
ú
z
h
u
ō
c
h
é
n
g
Definitions
1. the unvarnished truth is better than a cunning ruse (idiom)
2. honesty is the best policy
Components
巧诈
qiǎo zhà
–
deceitful
不如
bù rú
–
not equal to
拙
zhuō
–
awkward
诚
chéng
–
sincere