怯
cowardly; tacky; unknowledgeable; regional accent
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesadjective
cowardly; timid; fearful
neutralDescribes a person's lack of courage, often used in daily conversations.
He is very timid, especially nervous when performing in front of an audience.
I felt a bit nervous when giving a speech on stage for the first time.
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She showed no fear when facing the fierce big dog.
It's normal for young children to be wary of strangers.
He is afraid to speak in front of the public.
adjective
regional northern accent
informal, derogatoryA colloquial, slightly derogatory term used by Beijingers to refer to the regional accents of northern Chinese provinces.
He came to Beijing from Northeast China, and his speech has a bit of a northern regional accent.
Some Beijingers think that regional accents from other places sound a bit unrefined.
adjective
tacky; unfashionable; old-fashioned
informal, derogatoryUsed to describe clothing, styles, or behaviors that are considered out of date or lacking taste.
Matching these two colors together looks really tacky.
His outfits always look a bit unfashionable.
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This old-fashioned floral sofa cover looks quite tacky.
adjective
unknowledgeable; inexperienced; out of touch
informal, derogatoryUsed to describe someone who lacks knowledge or experience in a specific field, often used in the phrase 露怯 (to show one's ignorance).
In front of professionals, he dared not speak for fear of showing his ignorance.
He can't even do this basic operation, which is really showing his inexperience.
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Attending a high-end cocktail party for the first time, he was nervous and afraid of showing his ignorance.