Definition
泼辣 can describe a personality that is bold, assertive, and sharp — sometimes aggressive, sometimes admirably capable. In Chinese culture, it often carries a positive shade when describing a woman, suggesting she is lively, decisive, and not easily pushed down. The negative sense is closer to 'bad-tempered' or 'shrewish'. Context determines which meaning applies.
s.v.
bold and assertivelively and vigorous (often positive, of a woman)fierce and aggressivesharp-tongued (negative)
Examples
- 泼辣。Tā shì ge pō la nénggàn de gūniang.She is a bold and capable girl.
- 泼辣，。Nà ge rén shuōhuà tài pō la le, ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.That person speaks too aggressively, making people very uncomfortable.
- 泼辣。Tā de pō la xìnggé ràng tā zài shāngchǎng shàng fēicháng chénggōng.Her assertive personality makes her very successful in the business world.
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