1) the intergradation of cleverness and austerity
巧拙相济
2) a sharp contrast between cleverness and stupidity
巧拙对比
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A comparison of Wang Xifeng′s image with that of good wife in Chinese folk literature reveals three shared features,that is,"the female is better than the male","quick solution to difficulties" and "a sharp contrast between cleverness and stupidity".
王熙凤与民间故事中"巧媳妇"之间在形象塑造上存在共同的三个模式:"男不如女"、"难题速解"、"巧拙对比",王熙凤身上有一股浓浓的"民间味",体现了曹雪匠深厚的民间文化修养。
5) Those who are good at making excuses will be good at nothing else
口巧手拙
补充资料：异相巧方便
【异相巧方便】
谓菩萨既教众生供养父母、沙门、婆罗门及受持禁戒者，或有不顺其教，菩萨则现乖异嗔责之相，令彼有所畏惧，舍恶从善，是名异相巧方便。
谓菩萨既教众生供养父母、沙门、婆罗门及受持禁戒者，或有不顺其教，菩萨则现乖异嗔责之相，令彼有所畏惧，舍恶从善，是名异相巧方便。
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