bok6 pei2薄皮
Jyutpingbok6 pei2
Yalebohk péi
Definition
Thin-skinned; having thin skin, or metaphorically sensitive, shy, and easily provoked.
- having thin skin
- figurativesensitive; easily embarrassed, offended, or provoked
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Describes someone who lacks a thick skin and takes teasing or criticism to heart. It is frequently used in social settings to warn others that a specific person might react poorly to jokes or lighthearted teasing. While it literally translates to thin skin, it is used exclusively to describe personality traits rather than actual physical skin condition.
Examples
He is very sensitive, so be careful with what you say.
Why are you so sensitive? You get angry after just a few words.
Related words
Common phrases
very sensitive
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of thin skin in a medical or dermatological context, as that would be described using different vocabulary. Using this to describe a physical condition might lead to confusion or sound unnatural.
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