Definition
娇生惯养 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) describing someone who has been pampered and spoiled since childhood, often resulting in a lack of resilience or ability to handle difficulties. It is typically used critically to imply that a person has been raised in overly comfortable conditions. The literal meaning is 'delicate birth, accustomed nurture' — the first two characters 娇生 suggest a tender upbringing, and 惯养 implies habitual indulgence.
f.e.
to be pampered and spoiled since childhood (often with the connotation of being unable to cope with hardships)
Examples
- 娇生惯养，。Tā cóngxiǎo jiāo shēng guàn yǎng, shénme kǔ dōu méi chīguo.He has been pampered since childhood and has never endured any hardship.
- 娇生惯养，。Zhè zhǒng jiāo shēng guàn yǎng de háizi, hěn nán shìyìng jiānkǔ de shēnghuó.Such a pampered child finds it hard to adapt to a hard life.
- 娇生惯养，。Tā suīrán jiāo shēng guàn yǎng, dàn gōngzuò hòu biànde hěn dúlì.Although she was pampered since childhood, she became very independent after starting work.
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