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How to write 乖 — "Good / Well-Behaved" in Chinese
乖 (guāi) is how you say "good / well-behaved" in Chinese. The one-character praise every Chinese-speaking child knows by heart. Below is each character with its pinyin and meaning, plus a free tracing worksheet you can print in seconds.
乖 character by character
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning in this phrase |
|---|---|---|
| 乖 | guāi | well-behaved |
| 乖 | guāi | good / well-behaved |
Using 乖
乖 means “good, obedient, well-behaved” and is used almost exclusively for children. Parents say 乖！ when a child listens, shares, or sits still for a haircut — often stretched out for warmth: 乖～. With a name attached it becomes 乖宝贝 or 乖乖 (“good girl / good boy”).
The character is identical in Traditional Chinese, so nothing to convert. One cultural note for heritage families: 乖 praises cooperation, not achievement — it is the word for a child who behaves kindly, distinct from 真棒, which praises something done well.
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FAQ
Is 乖 a compliment or a command?
Mostly a compliment — “good!” said right after a child cooperates. It can also coach: 乖，听话 (“be good, listen”) before a request.
What is the difference between 乖 and 真棒?
乖 praises behavior — being cooperative and sweet. 真棒 praises performance — doing something well. A finished puzzle earns 真棒; sharing it with a sibling earns 乖.
Is 乖 written differently in Traditional Chinese?
No — 乖 is the same single character in both scripts.