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- 调皮
调皮
tiáo pí
Meaning
- naughty
- mischievous
Definition
形容小孩或动物好动、爱玩闹，不听话，有时也指人的言行不严肃、爱开玩笑。
Describes children or animals as naughty, restless, mischievous, or playful; can also refer to someone who is not serious and likes to joke.
Usage
常用于形容小孩、宠物或亲近的人，带有一定程度的喜爱或宽容，也可用于形容事物不按常规或带点趣味性。
Often used to describe children, pets, or close acquaintances, with a tone of affection or tolerance; can also be used for things that are unconventional or playful.
Examples
- 1 这孩子很调皮，总是把玩具扔得到处都是。 (This child is very naughty, always throwing toys everywhere.)
- 2 他调皮地眨了眨眼。 (He winked mischievously.)
- 3 那只猴子很调皮，抢走了游客的帽子。 (That monkey is very mischievous, it snatched a tourist's hat.)
- 4 她虽然调皮，但很聪明。 (Although she is naughty, she is very smart.)
- 5 别调皮了，快做作业。 (Stop being naughty and do your homework.)
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