娇 (jiāo) - Delicate, tender, charming, spoiled & describes someone (typically female) who is lovely but

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jiāo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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娇 · jiāo

Delicate, tender, charming, spoiled;

describes someone (typically female) who is lovely but perhaps pampered or fragile.

Delicate, tender, charming, spoileddescribes someone (typically female) who is lovely but

Usage highlights

Delicate and charmingSpoiledDelicate and tenderActing cute/spoiledCoquettish toneLovely appearance

Synonyms

  • 媚— charming, attractive
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 嫩— tender, delicate

Antonyms

  • 刚— firm, strong
  • 悍— tough, fierce
  • 粗— coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a delicate and charming appearance (娇美的外貌).
  • The child is a bit spoiled (这孩子有点娇气).
  • She spoke in a coquettish tone (她用娇嗔的语气说话).
  • The flower looks delicate and lovely (娇嫩的花朵).

Collocations

  • Delicate and charming(娇媚)
  • Spoiled(娇气)
  • Delicate and tender(娇嫩)
  • Acting cute/spoiled(撒娇)
  • Coquettish tone(娇嗔)
  • Lovely appearance(娇容)

Idioms

  • Delicate and charming, a hundred charms responsive(娇娇媚媚)
  • Delicate appearance, tender voice(娇声娇气)
  • A pampered beauty raised in seclusion(金屋藏娇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to describe feminine beauty that is delicate and charming.
  • Often carries connotations of being pampered or spoiled, especially in modern usage.
  • Commonly appears in classical literature and poetry to depict beautiful women.

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