淘气

• 병음: táo qì
• 한자 분석: 淘 = 氵(water) + 匋 (pottery); 气 = 气 (air, spirit)

뜻

(아이에게) 장난꾸러기이다; 짓궂다

A common and relatively affectionate way to describe children who are playful and cause minor trouble. Less harsh than 调皮捣蛋. Can occasionally describe playful adults. Generally carries warmth rather than real criticism.

예문

1. 这孩子太淘气了，一转眼就把房间弄得乱七八糟的。
2. 小时候他特别淘气，经常被老师叫家长。
3. 别看她平时文文静静的，其实骨子里挺淘气的。

사용 가이드

맥락: family, children, everyday

어조: affectionate

올바른 표현

• 这孩子真淘气。(This kid is really naughty.)
• 别淘气了，乖一点。(Stop being naughty and behave.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用'淘气'批评成年人的严重错误 (Don't use 淘气 for serious adult misbehavior — it's too mild and childish)

기원과 역사

淘 suggests stirring up, 气 is energy or spirit — a child full of stirring energy.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal