娇
tender and lovely;娇气; overindulge
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
tender and lovely; delicate and beautiful
Used to describe the delicate beauty of women, children, flowers, etc.
The flowers in the park are delicate and charming in spring.
That little girl has a delicate and beautiful face.
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The tender red and delicate green leaves are shining in the sun.
Her voice is soft and pleasant to listen to.
This rose looks particularly delicate and precious.
adjective
finicky; squeamish;娇气
Describes someone who is too delicate and easily complains about discomfort.
After walking just a few miles, you complain about sore legs - you're being too squeamish.
She has been squeamish since childhood and can't endure any hardship.
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You can't stand this little bit of cold? Are you too delicate?
Don't be so squeamish - this little pain is nothing.
His overly delicate manner is really unbearable.
verb
to overindulge; to pamper; to coddle
Refers to the act of spoiling someone through excessive care and indulgence.
She was pampered by her parents from childhood and can't do anything by herself.
Don't spoil the child by overindulging him.
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Grandparents dote on their grandson too much and satisfy all his demands.
Excessive coddling is not conducive to a child's growth.
Parents shouldn't always indulge their children's bad tempers.