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挑剔 (tiāo ti): picky; fussy

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
picky; fussy
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • picky
  • fussy

Chinese explanation

  • 对人或事物要求很高,过分严格,总觉得不够好,容易指出小毛病。常形容人要求多、不容易满意,比如对吃的、穿的或别人的工作很挑剔。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to carry on a shoulder pole

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Example sentences

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My mother has high standards for food; she always nitpicks the dishes I make, complaining that they're either too salty or too bland.

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The waitstaff at this restaurant have a great attitude; even if customers are very picky, they patiently meet their demands.

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She is extremely picky when buying clothes; the color, style, and fabric all have to be perfect, so she often shops all day without buying a single item.

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When looking for a job, don't be too picky; gaining experience first is more important.

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