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

HSK 3

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.

HSK 3

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