How to Say ‘They're so well-behaved!’ in Simplified Chinese
真乖！
zhēn guāi
[jen guāi]
💬 Usage Tip: 乖 (guāi) is specifically the word for a child who is good and obedient. You wouldn't use it to describe an adult.
Phrase Breakdown
真
zhēn
[jen]
really; truly
An adverb used to add emphasis, meaning really or truly.
你今天真有气质。
You really look elegant today.
乖
guāi
[guāi]
well-behaved; good (of children)
Describes a child who is obedient and well-behaved.
宝宝今天很乖。
The baby was very good today.
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