To be overly meticulous, fussy, indecisive, and sometimes sentimental or nagging; to be womanishly fussy (often used to describe someone who is overly cautious or bothersome with trivial matters).
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Early Modern
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When Qin Zhong went to school, he caused trouble for his elder sister, Qin Keqing, leading to her severe illness.
Wang Xifeng then brought Jia Baoyu and others to visit Qin Keqing.
During their visit, Qin Keqing spoke some pessimistic words, which moved Baoyu to tears.
Wang Xifeng, seeing this, scolded Baoyu for being too 'pópo māma' (overly sentimental and fussy), warning him that his emotional display would negatively affect the patient's condition.
Jia Rong quickly intervened, easing the tension, and led Baoyu away to play in Huifang Garden.