小辣椒 - Chilli Padi

定义:
形容个子不高、年纪不大,或外表娇小的人,但性格强势、脾气火爆、做事干练,充满能量与魄力。多数时候用于女性,但也可用于男性。

词语来源:
辣椒体积虽小,却辣劲十足,因此“辣椒”成为“人小但不好惹”的象征。加上“小”字后,更强调外形与性格之间的反差。

例句:

  • “别看她瘦瘦小小,她可是个小辣椒。”

  • “新来的经理年纪轻轻,却非常有魄力,真是个小辣椒。”


Definition:

A person—usually a woman—who may be small in stature but possesses a strong, fiery personality. Someone energetic, assertive, outspoken, and not easily intimidated.

Origin:
In Chinese culture, chilli peppers are small but powerful. The phrase draws on the contrast between a person's petite appearance and their formidable character.

Example Usage:

  • "She's a real firecracker."

  • "She's tiny, but she's got a fierce personality."