撒娇

sajiao/sa˥ tɕjau˥/

verb

to act cutely spoiled or coquettish with someone close

对亲近的人故意做出娇态、耍小脾气来讨宠爱

Very close to Korean aegyo (애교): playing cute or babyish with family, a partner, or close friends to get affection.

多用于家人、恋人或宠物之间，语气亲昵；和韩语“애교”(aegyo)非常接近。

Examples

01
妹妹想要新玩具，就跟妈妈撒娇。
When my little sister wants a new toy, she acts cute with Mom.
02
小猫饿了，就在主人脚边撒娇。
When the kitten is hungry, it nuzzles up sweetly at its owner's feet.
03
她累了一天，回家就跟男朋友撒娇。
After a long day, she comes home and acts spoiled with her boyfriend.

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