táo
淘气
naughty; to rinse
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
naughty; mischievous
Usually describes children or animals who are playfully disobedient. Has a somewhat affectionate tone and is not a strong pejorative.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
hěn很
cōng聪
míng明
，
jiù就
shì是
yǒu有
xiē些
táo淘
qì气
。
This child is very smart, just a bit naughty.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
táo淘
qǐ起
qì气
lái来
，
jìng净
gǎo搞
è恶
zuò作
jù剧
。
When this child gets mischievous, he keeps playing pranks.
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Wǒ我
jiā家
de的
xiǎo小
māo猫
fēi非
cháng常
táo淘
qì气
，
zǒng总
ài爱
dǎ打
fān翻
dōng东
xī西
。
My kitten is very mischievous and always knocks things over.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
rén人
xiǎo小
，
kě可
shì是
gè个
táo淘
qì气
bāo包
。
Even though he's little, he's a real little rascal.