轻薄 (qīng bó) — frivolous, flippant (of behavior or attitude)

Definition

As an adjective, 轻薄 describes a frivolous, disrespectful attitude (often toward women) — more negative than simply 'casual', implying a lack of proper regard.

adjective

frivolousflippant (of behavior or attitude)

Examples

轻薄，。
Tā shuō huà zǒng shì hěn qīng bó, ràng rén bù shū fu.
He always speaks frivolously, making people uncomfortable.
轻薄。
Zhè zhǒng qīng bó de tài dù zài gōng zuò zhōng shì bù hé shì de.
This kind of flippant attitude is inappropriate at work.
轻薄。
Tā bù xǐ huan nà xiē qīng bó de nán rén.
She doesn't like those frivolous men.

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