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娇生惯养
Idiomjiāo shēng guàn yǎng
Description
这个成语说的是从小被家人宠爱、什么都不用自己做的人。
This idiom describes someone who has been pampered by their family since childhood and doesn't have to do anything themselves.
我们常用它来说一个人被宠坏了，不能吃苦。
We often use it to say that a person has been spoiled and cannot endure hardship.
Meanings
娇生惯养jiāo shēng guàn yǎng
pampered and spoiled since childhood
他从小娇生惯养，什么家务都不会做。
He was pampered since childhood and can't do any housework.
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Notes
- Etymology
娇生 (born delicate) + 惯养 (raised indulgently), describing an over-pampered upbringing.
- Nuance
usually negative, implying the person is soft and cannot endure hardship.
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