意思
Describes someone who is extremely clever and resourceful, often in a deceptive way.
文化背景
The concept of 'Zerangi' (being clever/quick) is a double-edged sword in Iran. While people admire someone who is 'Zerang,' being called 'Haft Khat' is a step too far into the realm of dishonesty. The '7 lines' are mentioned in the poems of Adib al-Mamalek Farahani, explaining the names of the lines in the wine cup. In Tehran's modern slang, 'Haft Khat' is sometimes used among close friends to jokingly admire someone's ability to get out of a sticky situation. Iranians value building trust (Etemad). If you are labeled as 'Haft Khat' in a business circle, it is very difficult to regain that trust.
Don't use it for friends
Unless you are joking and have a very close relationship, calling a friend 'Haft Khat' might offend them.
Use with 'تمامعیار'
To sound like a native, use 'هفتخط تمامعیار' (a complete seven-liner) for someone who is truly a master of deception.
意思
Describes someone who is extremely clever and resourceful, often in a deceptive way.
Don't use it for friends
Unless you are joking and have a very close relationship, calling a friend 'Haft Khat' might offend them.
Use with 'تمامعیار'
To sound like a native, use 'هفتخط تمامعیار' (a complete seven-liner) for someone who is truly a master of deception.
The 'Zerangi' culture
Understand that in Iran, being 'smart' often means being 'street-smart' due to economic and social pressures.
Watch for the eyes
When Iranians use this phrase, they often squint their eyes or tilt their head to show suspicion.
自我测试
Which person is best described as 'هفتخط'?
کدام فرد «هفتخط» است؟
Haft Khat implies using cleverness for deception or personal gain.
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
مواظب باش! این آدم خیلی ........ است و سرت کلاه میگذارد.
The context of 'tricking you' (سر کلاه گذاشتن) requires 'هفتخط'.
What would a skeptical friend say?
علی: «اون مرد قول داده که پولم رو فردا برگردونه.» دوست: «باور نکن! اون ........»
A skeptical friend would warn that the person is a deceiver.
Match the idiom to the situation.
Match: 'هفتخط بودن'
This shows the 'shrewd/deceptive' nature of the idiom.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习کدام فرد «هفتخط» است؟
Haft Khat implies using cleverness for deception or personal gain.
مواظب باش! این آدم خیلی ........ است و سرت کلاه میگذارد.
The context of 'tricking you' (سر کلاه گذاشتن) requires 'هفتخط'.
علی: «اون مرد قول داده که پولم رو فردا برگردونه.» دوست: «باور نکن! اون ........»
A skeptical friend would warn that the person is a deceiver.
Match: 'هفتخط بودن'
This shows the 'shrewd/deceptive' nature of the idiom.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Mostly, yes. It implies the person is untrustworthy. However, in very specific contexts (like a tough negotiation), it can mean 'highly skilled and shrewd.'
Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'اون زن خیلی هفتخطه.'
They are: Maz-e-gir, Forudineh, Ashk, Azraq, Basreh, Baghdad, and Jowr.
The word 'Zerang' (زرنگ) is the more positive or neutral version of being clever.
You would say: 'اون با هفتخطبازی سر من کلاه گذاشت.'
No, it is strictly colloquial. In formal writing, use 'حیلهگر' (deceptive) or 'هوشمند' (intelligent).
No, it only describes people or their actions (هفتخطبازی).
Yes, it is a universally understood idiom across all Persian-speaking regions.
A person who is 'Sadeh-lowh' (سادهلوح) or 'Paki-o-Sadeh' (pure and simple/naive).
Not really. In this case, 7 represents 'completeness' or 'the final level' of the cup.
相关表达
رند بودن
similarTo be shrewd/clever in a philosophical way
سر کسی کلاه گذاشتن
builds onTo trick someone
گرگ باراندیده
similarA wolf who has seen rain (experienced)
آبزیرکاه
synonymWater under the straw (sneaky)
بزنگاه
contrastThe critical moment
