娇气 jiāoqì delicate
delicate; squeamish; finicky
How to remember 娇气: 娇 seductive + 气 air = delicate.
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How it is used
- 'Delicate, finicky, unable to take hardship' - 这孩子太娇气 (zhè háizi tài jiāoqì) this kid is too pampered/fragile.
- Describes someone quick to complain of discomfort or fatigue; also of plants/goods that need coddling.
- A mild criticism of softness or squeamishness, the flip side of being 娇惯 (pampered).