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The character 娇, with its traditional form 嬌, is structurally composed of the semantic component 女 meaning "woman" and the phonetic component 乔 (喬 in traditional form), which also contributes semantic notions of height or pride. Etymologically, this combination initially conveyed meanings related to feminine charm and delicacy. Over time, the character's usage expanded to include connotations of being pampered or spoiled, often describing someone, typically a woman or child, who is indulged. The simplified form 娇 retains this basic structure by replacing 喬 with 乔, thus continuing to represent these evolving meanings through its constituent parts.
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她有点娇气。
我的妹妹很娇小。
这些花朵很娇嫩。
春天里花儿娇艳。
她娇声地抱怨着。
她的笑容十分娇媚。
虽然她娇小，但很勇敢。
那个娇气的女孩总是需要帮助。