tiu3 pei4跳皮
Jyutpingtiu3 pei4
Yaletiu pèih
Definition
Naughty, mischievous, or playful.
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How it's used
Describes a playful, mischievous, or restless energy often associated with children or pets. It carries a slightly affectionate tone, implying the behavior is annoying but not necessarily malicious. The reduplicated form 跳跳皮皮 is frequently used to emphasize this restless, hyperactive quality.
Examples
He is always being mischievous, it is really infuriating.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 曳, which is a more general term for being bad or disobedient. While 曳 implies a negative judgment of behavior, 跳皮 focuses specifically on the energetic, playful, and sometimes cheeky nature of the person.
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