乖巧

guāiqiǎo

adjective HSK 7-9 #29,270

Meanings

1 clever and well-behaved
2 cute and obedient
3 adorable

Characters

well-behaved; obedient

clever; skillful

Examples

HSK 3

这只小猫特别乖巧。

Zhè zhī xiǎo māo tèbié guāiqiǎo.

This kitten is particularly cute and well-behaved.

HSK 7-9

她的女儿很乖巧懂事。

Tā de nǚ'ér hěn guāiqiǎo dǒngshì.

Her daughter is well-behaved and sensible.

Tips

usage

乖巧 combines being obedient (乖) with being clever/nimble (巧). It's warmer and more affectionate than just 乖.

Stroke Order

乖 guāi

巧 qiǎo