jim2 zim1奄尖
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Definition
Fussy, picky, and hard to please; highly fastidious or critical.
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How it's used
This word carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person's high standards are unreasonable or annoying to others. It is frequently used when someone is being difficult about food, clothing, or minor details in a task. You will often hear it used in a teasing way among friends or family members.
Examples
He is so picky about clothes; he spent all day shopping and still hasn't bought anything.
Don't be so fussy; just eat what is available.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 挑剔, but 奄尖 is much more colloquial and often implies a personality trait rather than just a specific action of criticizing something.
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