轻佻 (qīng tiāo) — frivolous; flippant; (of speech or manner) light and improper
Definition
Adjective for behavior or speech that is giddy and shallow, showing a lack of seriousness or propriety — often about someone's attitude, not a single act.
adjective
frivolousflippant(of speech or manner) light and improper
Examples
- 轻佻，。Tā de jǔ zhǐ hěn qīng tiāo, ràng rén fǎn gǎn.His manner is frivolous, which puts people off.
- 轻佻，。Shuō huà bú yào tài qīng tiāo, yào yán sù yì diǎn.Don't speak so flippantly; be a bit more serious.
- 轻佻。Tā bù xǐ huan nà zhǒng qīng tiāo de nán hái.She doesn't like that kind of frivolous boy.
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