fawning manner; coquettish demeanor
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
fawning manner; obsequious behavior
derogatoryRefers to an exaggerated, insincere display of flattery or subservience, often to gain favor. Used in a negative, sometimes contemptuous sense.
Tā他
zài在
lǎo老
bǎn板
miàn面
qián前
lù露
chū出
zhǒng种
zhǒng种
mèi媚
tài态
，
lìng令
rén人
zuò作
ǒu呕
。
He displayed all sorts of fawning mannerisms in front of the boss, which was disgusting.
Nà那
fù副
nú奴
cai才
xiàng相
de的
mèi媚
tài态
，
tā他
yǎn演
dé得
lín淋
lí漓
jìn尽
zhì致
。
He performed that servile, fawning demeanor to perfection.
noun
coquettish demeanor; charming, alluring manner
neutralRefers to a deliberately seductive or charming manner, especially in a feminine context. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
Tā她
yǎn眼
shén神
zhōng中
dài带
zhe着
yī一
sī丝
wǔ妩
mèi媚
de的
mèi媚
tài态
。
There was a hint of coquettish allure in her eyes.
Wǔ舞
tái台
shàng上
，
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
mèi媚
tài态
yíng赢
dé得
le了
guān观
zhòng众
de的
hè喝
cǎi彩
。
On stage, the actor's charming demeanor won applause from the audience.