coddle in Chinese
coddle in Chinese is 娇惯 — coddle means to treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
coddle in Chinese
娇惯
Pronounced: jiāo guàn
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
What does "coddle" mean?
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verb To treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
"His parents coddled him well into adulthood."
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verb To cook gently in water just below boiling point, especially of eggs.
"Coddle the eggs for six minutes for a soft, creamy yolk."
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coddle in a sentence
- His parents coddled him well into adulthood.
- Stop coddling the interns — let them make their own mistakes.
- Coddle the eggs for six minutes for a soft, creamy yolk.
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What is "coddle" in Chinese?
"coddle" in Chinese is 娇惯. coddle means: To treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
How do you pronounce 娇惯?
"coddle" in Chinese is 娇惯, pronounced "jiāo guàn".
How do you use "coddle" in a sentence?
Example: "His parents coddled him well into adulthood." In Chinese, "coddle" is 娇惯.
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