English–Chinese
“well-behaved” in Chinese
How to say “well-behaved” in Chinese
“Well-behaved” in Chinese is 乖 (guāi).
Staying within expected bounds while responding calmly and properly to guidance.
Example sentences with 乖
小猫很乖，会自己吃饭。xiǎo māo hěn guāi huì zì jǐ chī fàn
The kitten is very well-behaved and can eat by itself.
Tips for using 乖
- In everyday speech, this praise is common for children and pets, but applying it to an adult can sound patronizing or diminish the person's independence.
Other Chinese words for “well-behaved”
这个孩子很老实，听话又勤快。zhè ge hái zi hěn lǎo shí tīng huà yòu qín kuài
This child is well-behaved, obedient, and hardworking.