骄子

驕子

jiāozǐ

noun #28,422

Meanings

1 favourite son
2 pride and joy
3 a person of outstanding ability

Characters

proud; arrogant

Examples

他是时代的骄子，年轻有为。

Tā shì shídài de jiāozǐ, niánqīng yǒuwéi.

He is the pride of the era, young and talented.

这支球队是球迷心中的骄子。

Zhè zhī qiúduì shì qiúmí xīnzhōng de jiāozǐ.

This team is the darling of the fans.

Tips

usage

骄子 literally means 'proud/cherished son' and is used to praise someone who is exceptionally gifted or celebrated. It carries an admiring rather than arrogant connotation despite 骄 meaning 'proud'.

Stroke Order

骄 jiāo

子 zǐ