怯生生

qièshēngshēng
adjective

Meanings

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

Examples

Xiǎo nǚhái 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.
Tā dì yī tiān shàngbān, qièshēngshēng de gēn tóngshì dǎ zhāohu.
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