Definition
娇 is a stative verb that describes a delicate, tender, or charming quality, often with a nuance of being pampered or overly sensitive. It is commonly used in compounds such as 娇气 (finicky, squeamish), 娇小 (petite and delicate), and 娇贵 (delicate and precious). The sense can apply to physical appearance (lovely, tender) or to a person's temperament (fragile, easily upset, finicky).
s.v.
(stative verb) delicatetendercharming (of appearance or manner)(stative verb) pamperedspoiledfinicky (of temperament or habits)
Examples
- ，。Tā zhǎng de nàme jiāo xiǎo kě'ài, ràng rén rěn bú zhù xiǎng bǎohù.She looks so petite and cute that people can't help wanting to protect her.
- ，。Zhè duǒ huā tài jiāo guì le, yí pèng jiù diào huābàn.This flower is too delicate – its petals fall off at the slightest touch.
- ，，。Tā cóng xiǎo bèi chǒng huài le, tèbié jiāo qì, yì diǎn kǔ dōu chī bù liǎo.He was spoiled as a child, so he's very finicky and can't handle any hardship.
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