搔头弄姿 — “To primp and preen”
搔头弄姿 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to primp and preen”. To show off one's charms or attractive appearance (often implying a somewhat affected or flirtatious manner, usually with a derogatory connotation). Literally, “Scratch head and make postures”.
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搔头弄姿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 搔sāo
- 头tóu
- 弄nòng
- 姿zī
搔头弄姿 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 搔头弄姿
她总是喜欢在聚会上搔头弄姿，试图成为焦点。
She always likes to primp and preen at parties, trying to be the center of attention.
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Questions about 搔头弄姿
- What does 搔头弄姿 mean?
- 搔头弄姿 (sāo tóu nòng zī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to primp and preen”.
- How do you pronounce 搔头弄姿?
- 搔头弄姿 is pronounced sāo tóu nòng zī in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 搔头弄姿 literally mean?
- Literally, 搔头弄姿 means “Scratch head and make postures”. It is used to mean “to primp and preen”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 搔头弄姿?
- 原指梳妆打扮。后形容女子卖弄姿色（含贬义）。