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乖巧
guāiqiǎo
Description
我们常用"乖巧"来说一个孩子听话又懂事，很讨人喜欢。
We often use "乖巧" to describe a child who is obedient, sensible, and very likable.
这个词也可以形容人说话做事很讨人欢心。
This word can also describe someone whose words and actions are very pleasing to others.
Meanings
乖巧guāiqiǎo
well-behaved and obedient (usually of children)
这个孩子很乖巧，从不吵闹。
This child is very well-behaved and never noisy.
乖巧guāiqiǎo
clever and pleasing; good at winning favor
她说话乖巧，大家都喜欢她。
She speaks cleverly, and everyone likes her.
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Notes
- Nuance
mostly used for children or younger people; sounds odd praising an adult peer.
- Etymology
乖 (well-behaved) + 巧 (clever/skillful) combine to mean docile and pleasing.
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