Definition
娇气 (jiāo qì) describes a person who is overly delicate, fussy, or unable to endure hardship — often because they have been spoiled or pampered. Unlike words like 精致 or 细致, which refer to the fineness of objects or workmanship, 娇气 is always a negative trait of a person's character.
adjective
delicatesqueamishfinicky (of a person, unable to endure hardship or discomfort)
Examples
- 娇气，。Tā tài jiāo qì le, lián zǒu jǐ bù lù dōu hǎn lèi.She's too delicate; she complains about being tired even after walking a few steps.
- ，娇气，。Zhè háizi cóngxiǎo bèi chǒng huài le, tèbié jiāo qì, fàncài bù hé kǒuwèi jiù bù chī.This child has been spoiled since childhood and is very finicky; he won't eat if the food doesn't suit his taste.
- 娇气，。Zuò zhè zhǒng gōngzuò bùnéng tài jiāo qì, děi néng chīkǔ cái xíng.You can't be too squeamish for this kind of work; you have to be able to endure hardship.
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