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adj.delicate; squeamish
粗粮细粮一样吃,别那么娇气。
Coarse grain is just as good as fine. Don't be so finicky.
小女孩太娇气了,这么近的路都走不了。
The little girl is too delicate to walk such a short distance.
谁知道她皮肤这么娇气?
Who knew she had such delicate skin?
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adj.(of things, flowers, etc.) easily broken or damaged; fragile
这些花太娇气了,在这养不活。
These flowers are too delicate to grow here.
这些树很娇气,要放在温室里。
These trees are squeamish and must be placed in a greenhouse.
梅花一点不娇气。
Mei Hua is not squeamish at all.
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Word usage
- Note"娇气" is different from "骄气". "骄气" is often used as a noun to describe arrogant and complacent emotions, styles or behaviors, etc.; "娇气" is mostly used as an adjective, with the meaning of "fear of hardship, or act like a baby".