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调皮 (tiáo pí): naughty, mischievous

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
naughty, mischievous
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • naughty
  • mischievous
  • unruly

Chinese explanation

  • 形容小孩子或小动物活泼好动、不听话,爱捣乱,常带有亲昵或责备的语气
  • 也指人爱开玩笑、顽皮,不严肃。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to transfer

HSK 6

skin

Example sentences

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When my younger brother was little, he was very naughty and often took toys apart completely, leaving Mom not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

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This kitten is very naughty; it always loves to jump onto the desk and bat at my pen with its paws.

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These children were so naughty that while Grandpa was taking a nap, they quietly drew a pair of glasses on his face.

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