嬌 (jiāo) - Delicate, charming, lovely & also meaning spoiled, pampered, or coquettish.

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jiāo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嬌 · jiāo

Delicate, charming, lovely;

also meaning spoiled, pampered, or coquettish.

Delicate, charming, lovelyalso meaning spoiled, pampered, or coquettish.

Usage highlights

Delicate and charmingSpoiled and pamperedCoquettish mannerDelicate and tenderPampered wifeSpoiled child

Synonyms

  • 媚— charming, attractive
  • 豔— gorgeous, beautiful
  • 俏— pretty, charming

Antonyms

  • 醜— ugly
  • 粗— coarse, rough
  • 樸— simple, plain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a delicate and charming appearance (嬌美的容貌).
  • The spoiled child always gets what she wants (嬌生慣養的孩子).
  • Her coquettish manner was quite captivating (嬌媚的姿態).
  • The delicate flowers need careful tending (嬌嫩的花朵).

Collocations

  • Delicate and charming(嬌美)
  • Spoiled and pampered(嬌生慣養)
  • Coquettish manner(嬌媚)
  • Delicate and tender(嬌嫩)
  • Pampered wife(嬌妻)
  • Spoiled child(嬌兒)

Idioms

  • Spoiled and pampered since childhood(嬌生慣養)
  • Delicate and charming, a hundred charms(嬌媚百態)
  • A thousand charms, a hundred graces(千嬌百媚)
  • Delicate and lovely, captivating(嬌豔欲滴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with feminine beauty and charm in Chinese culture.
  • Often carries connotations of being pampered or spoiled, particularly in family contexts.
  • Commonly used in classical poetry and literature to describe beautiful women.
  • Can have both positive (charming) and negative (spoiled) connotations depending on context.

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