轻佻

輕佻
qīngtiāo
adjective #23,236

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā de jǔzhǐ yǒuxiē qīngtiāo, ràng rén juéde búgòu zhuāngzhòng.
Her manner was somewhat frivolous, making people feel she lacked seriousness.
HSK 7-9
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