Definition
俏皮 is a stative verb that describes someone whose speech or manner is witty, cleverly humorous, and often slightly playful or teasing. It can also describe a person (especially a woman or child) whose appearance is lively, charming, and stylish in a cute or graceful way. The word carries a positive, admiring tone and is not normally applied to objects or abstract concepts.
s.v.
witty and cleverly humorous (of speech or manner)lively and charming in appearance (of a person)
Examples
- 俏皮，。Tā shuōhuà hěn qiào pí, chángcháng dòu de dàjiā hāhā dà xiào.She speaks very wittily, often making everyone laugh out loud.
- 俏皮，。Nàge xiǎo gūniang zhǎng de hěn qiào pí, yòu kě'ài yòu shíshàng.That little girl looks very lively and charming, both cute and stylish.
- 俏皮。Tā de qiào pí huídá ràng lǎoshī dōu rěnbúzhù xiào le.His witty reply made even the teacher couldn't help laughing.
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