frivolous; flighty; lacking seriousness
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesadjective
frivolous; flighty; lacking gravity or seriousness
literaryLiterary term (书) describing a person's temperament or behavior as being too casual, irreverent, or lacking in steadiness. Often carries a negative connotation of being unable to take things seriously.
Tā他
xīn心
xìng性
tiāo佻
tà挞
，
bù不
kān堪
dà大
rèn任
。
His temperament is too frivolous for important responsibilities.
Cǐ此
rén人
jǔ举
zhǐ止
tiāo佻
tà挞
，
quē缺
fá乏
zhuāng庄
zhòng重
。
This person behaves in a flighty manner, lacking solemnity.