乖
well-behaved; clever; violate
Meanings
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well-behaved; obedient; not fussy
Most commonly used to describe children who are obedient and not troublesome.
Little Bao is very well-behaved; all the aunts like him.
This baby is especially well-behaved today; he played by himself all afternoon.
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Mom said as long as I'm well-behaved, she'll take me to the park on the weekend.
Younger sister is much more well-behaved than younger brother; she never cries or screams randomly.
Please be good; Dad is working.
adjective
clever; smart; quick-witted
Describes someone who is quick-witted and clever, often in social situations.
This child is quick-witted and speaks very well.
He has become much cleverer and won't be easily tricked anymore.
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She is very perceptive; she knows exactly what to say by reading people's expressions.
Don't think he's young; he's very sharp-minded.
This little dog is really smart; it quickly learned new skills.
verb
to violate; to depart from; to go against
literaryFormal literary usage, often found in written language or classical texts.
His behavior violates social morality.
These regulations go against public opinion and are difficult to implement.
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His approach departs from convention and has caused controversy.
This kind of behavior goes against human feelings and should not be advocated.
His words contradict each other; they cannot be easily believed.
adjective
abnormal; perverse; deviant
literaryDescribes abnormal or perverse personality traits or behaviors, often with a negative connotation.
He has a perverse temperament and is difficult to get along with.
This absurd viewpoint is difficult to accept.
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His behavior has been abnormal in recent years, causing concern among his family.
Her ideas are somewhat eccentric and different from others.
This novel depicts a protagonist with an abnormal personality.