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撒娇
sājiāo
Description
“撒娇”是指一个人用可爱、亲昵的方式说话或做动作，想让别人喜欢自己或答应自己的要求。
"撒娇" refers to someone speaking or acting in a cute and affectionate way to make others like them or agree to their requests.
小孩子常常对爸爸妈妈撒娇，情侣之间也会这样。
Children often 撒娇 to their parents, and couples do this too.
Meanings
撒娇sājiāo
to act coquettishly or cutely to win affection or favors
她一撒娇，爸爸就答应买了。
Whenever she acts cute, Dad agrees to buy it.
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Notes
- Etymology
撒 (to let out) + 娇 (tender, delicate), literally to put on tenderness.
- Nuance
usually affectionate; often used of children or partners, can sound spoiled if overdone.
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