调皮

• 拼音: tiáo pí
• 汉字拆解: 调 = 讠(speech) + 周 (all around, phonetic); 皮 = pictograph of skin/leather

含义

Naughty; mischievous; playfully disobedient.

Usually used affectionately, especially about children who are playfully unruly or cheeky. Can also describe an adult being impish in a light-hearted way. Not a serious criticism — the tone is typically fond rather than scolding.

例句

1. 这个孩子很调皮，上课时总喜欢说话。
2. 他调皮地对同学扮了个鬼脸，引得大家哈哈大笑。
3. 小猫很调皮，趁主人不注意把花瓶推倒了。

用法指南

语境: family, everyday

语气: playful

正确说法

• 这小子真调皮，整天捉弄人。(This kid is really mischievous — he's always playing tricks on people.)
• 她调皮地眨了眨眼睛表示同意。(She gave a playful wink to show she agreed.)

错误说法

• 别在正式场合称成年人为调皮 — 用于成人时要确保关系亲密，否则可能显得不礼貌。(Don't call an adult 调皮 in a formal setting — it only works between close acquaintances.)

起源与历史

Compound of 调 (to tune/adjust, here meaning unruly) and 皮 (skin, informally meaning cheeky/difficult). Together they convey the idea of someone who is hard to keep in line.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal