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The character "娇", derived from its traditional form "嬌", is structurally composed of the radical "女" meaning woman and the component "喬" which phonetically and semantically suggests loftiness or elegance, originally implying a woman of delicate and pampered nature associated with high social standing. Its early connotations of refined tenderness linked to status gradually softened over centuries, shifting focus toward universal attributes of charm, softness, and affectionate behavior. This evolution led to its modern application in describing a sweetly fragile or coquettish demeanor, often employed in terms of endearment, reflecting a semantic narrowing that emphasizes appealing gentleness over earlier social implications.
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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。