Subject + 很 + 淘气 / 小 + 淘气
淘气 (táoqì) means "naughty" or "mischievous" and is typically used to describe children or small animals that are playfully disobedient. It carries an affectionate or lighthearted tone rather than a harsh criticism.
这个孩子真淘气,又把花瓶打碎了。
Zhège háizi zhēn táoqì, yòu bǎ huāpíng dǎ suì le.
This kid is really naughty — he broke the vase again.
小猫特别淘气,总是到处乱跑。
Xiǎo māo tèbié táoqì, zǒngshì dàochù luàn pǎo.
The little cat is especially naughty, always running around everywhere.
他小时候很淘气,现在长大了反而很安静。
Tā xiǎoshíhou hěn táoqì, xiànzài zhǎng dà le fǎn'ér hěn ānjìng.
He was very naughty as a child, but now that he's grown up he's actually quite quiet.