怯生生

qièshēngshēng
adjective

Meanings

  1. 1 timid and shy
  2. 2 nervously hesitant
  3. 3 bashfully apprehensive

Examples

HSK 5
Xiǎonǚhái qièshēngshēng de duǒ zài māma shēnhòu, bù gǎn kàn kèren.
The little girl hid timidly behind her mother, too shy to look at the guests.
HSK 7-9
Tā dìyī tiān shàngbān, qièshēngshēng de gēn tóngshì dǎzhāohu.
On his first day at work, he greeted his colleagues nervously.

Tips

usage
Describes shyness tinged with fear - not mere modesty. Often used for children, newcomers, or anyone facing an unfamiliar setting. Pairs with verbs like , , 说话, .

Stroke Order

qiè
shēng