世故

shìgù

the ways or affairs of the world; worldly-wise; socially experienced

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

shìgù

他在商界多年，说话办事十分老练世故。

Tā zài shāngjiè duō nián, shuōhuà bànshì shífēn lǎoliàn shìgù.

After many years in the business world, he is very shrewd and worldly-wise in his speech and actions.

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