稚气 (zhì qì) — childishness; naivety (often neutral or slightly affectionate)
Definition
稚气 is a written, slightly affectionate noun for childlike innocence in an older child or adult — softer and warmer than 'childishness' in a critical sense. Often paired with 几分 or 一丝 to suggest just a trace.
noun
childishnessnaivety (often neutral or slightly affectionate)
Examples
- 稚气。Tā de liǎn shàng hái dài zhe jǐ fēn zhì qì.There is still some childishness on her face.
- ，稚气。Suī rán yǐ jīng èr shí suì le, dàn shuō huà shí zǒng yǒu yì sī zhì qì.Even though he is already twenty years old, there's always a hint of childishness when he speaks.
- ，稚气。Zhè piān zuò wén xiě dé hěn tiān zhēn, chōng mǎn le zhì qì.This essay is written very innocently, full of childishness.
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