抱怨
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Meaning: complain
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抱怨
抱怨 means to express dissatisfaction or discontent about something. It is often used when someone is unhappy with a situation, person, or event and voices their concerns.
The character 抱 (bào) originally meant 'to embrace' or 'to hold,' while 怨 (yuàn) means 'resentment' or 'grievance.' Together, they suggest holding onto or expressing resentment, which aligns with the idea of complaining or voicing dissatisfaction.
在中文中，抱怨 is commonly used in daily conversations, especially in situations where people feel wronged or frustrated. It can be polite or direct depending on context. A related phrase is 抱怨连连 (bào yuàn lián lián), meaning 'to complain constantly.'
Example Sentences
他总是抱怨工作太累。
He always complains that his work is too tiring.
她向朋友抱怨今天的天气太热。
She complained to her friend about how hot the weather was today.