轻佻

輕佻
qīngtiāo
adjective #23,236

Meanings

  1. 1 frivolous
  2. 2 flirtatious
  3. 3 coquettish
  4. 4 fickle and flighty

Examples

Tā de jǔzhǐ yǒuxiē qīngtiāo, ràng rén juéde bùgòu zhuāngzhòng.
Her manner was somewhat frivolous, making people feel she lacked seriousness.
Tā qīngtiāo de yáncí ràng zàichǎng de rén gǎndào bù shūfu.
His flirtatious remarks made everyone present uncomfortable.

Tips

usage
轻佻 carries a judgmental tone — it criticizes someone for not being serious enough, especially in romantic or social situations. It implies a lack of moral gravity or self-control. Closer in meaning to 'wanton' or 'licentious' than simply 'playful.'

Stroke Order

qīng
tiāo