调皮 tiáopí naughty
naughty; mischievous; unruly
How to remember 调皮: 调 tune + 皮 skin = naughty.
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How it is used
- Naughty / mischievous (usually of kids, affectionately) - 这孩子很调皮 (zhè háizi hěn tiáopí) this kid is a handful.
- Playfully naughty rather than truly bad; often said with fondness. Note reading tiáo.
- Near 淘气 (táoqì), a close synonym for a mischievous child.