娇气

jiāoqì

HSK 7

娇气 — jiāoqì

1. delicate; pampered; easily harmed or offended (physically or emotionally)

   别惯着他，太娇气的孩子将来难以适应社会。 bié guàn zhe tā tài jiāoqì de háizi jiānglái nányǐ shìyìng shèhuì — Don't coddle him; a spoiled child will find it hard to adapt to society in the future.

2. squeamish; finicky; easily upset, picky or overly sensitive (about discomfort, criticism, food, etc.)

   他吃饭很娇气，常常挑食不肯试新菜。 tā chīfàn hěn jiāoqì chángcháng tiāoshí bùkěn shì xīn cài — He's picky at meals and often refuses to try new dishes.