顽皮 wánpí naughty
How to remember 顽皮: 顽 stubborn + 皮 skin = naughty.
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How it is used
- Naughty / mischievous - of playful, restless children - 这孩子太顽皮了 (zhè háizi tài wánpí le) this kid is so mischievous.
- Affectionate/light; describes lively childish antics, not real wrongdoing.
- Near-synonym 调皮 (tiáopí); both mean playfully naughty. Contrast 淘气 (táoqì), also fondly 'mischievous'.