Definition
调皮 (tiáo pí) is the everyday word for 'naughty, mischievous', describing playful, active behavior. 淘气 (táo qì) is similar but can imply more deliberate troublemaking; 顽皮 (wán pí) is more formal/literary. 任性 (rèn xìng) means willful or headstrong, not just playful.
adjective
naughtymischievous
Examples
- 调皮，。Zhège háizi hěn tiáo pí, zǒngshì pǎo lái pǎo qù.This child is very naughty, always running around.
- 调皮，。Lǎoshī shuō tā tài tiáo pí le, shàngkè bù zhuānxīn.The teacher said he is too naughty, not paying attention in class.
- 调皮，。Bié tiáo pí, zhè shì gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ.Don't be naughty, this is a public place.
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