tomboy; girl who acts like a boy
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tomboy; a girl with a bold, uninhibited personality and mannerisms resembling those of a boy
neutralUsually carries a neutral or mildly affectionate connotation, describing girls who are energetic, outspoken, and prefer activities or clothing typically associated with boys. Distinct from '男人婆' (mannish woman), which can be derogatory.
Tā她
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
shì是
gè个
jiǎ假
xiǎo小
zi子
，
bù不
ài爱
chuān穿
qún裙
zi子
，
zhǐ只
xǐ喜
huan欢
pá爬
shù树
tī踢
qiú球
。
She has been a tomboy since childhood, refusing to wear skirts and only enjoying climbing trees and playing soccer.
Bié别
kàn看
tā她
shì是
gè个
jiǎ假
xiǎo小
zi子
，
xìng性
gé格
dà大
dà大
liē咧
liē咧
de的
，
qí其
shí实
nèi内
xīn心
tè特
bié别
xì细
nì腻
。
Don't let her tomboyish, carefree demeanor fool you; she is actually very sensitive inside.
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Zhè这
bù部
dòng动
huà画
piàn片
de的
zhǔ主
jué角
shì是
gè个
chōng充
mǎn满
huó活
lì力
de的
jiǎ假
xiǎo小
zi子
。
The protagonist of this cartoon is a energetic tomboy.