淘气

táo qì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. naughty
2. mischievous

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 乖巧 guāi qiǎo 乖巧 guāi qiǎo clever (child) Well-behaved, opposite of naughty.: clever (child)
• 听话 tīng huà 听话 tīng huà obedient Obedient, opposite of mischievous.: obedient

Synonyms

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• 调皮 tiáo pí 调皮 tiáo pí naughty Both describe playful misbehavior, often for children.: naughty
• 顽皮 wán pí 顽皮 wán pí naughty Near-synonym for naughty, slightly more formal.: naughty

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 淘气 (naughty) with 生气 (angry); they sound similar but differ in tone and meaning.

Formality

淘气 is informal and typically used for children's behavior; avoid using it for adults or serious contexts.

Example Sentences

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这个小男孩很 淘气 。

This little boy is very naughty.

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Words Containing 淘气

• 小淘气 小淘气 xiǎo táo qì: Rogue, Marvel Comics superhero

Child Words of 淘气

• 气 气 qì: gas; air
• 淘 淘 táo: to wash