唠叨

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láo dāo
Meaning: to nag
Example
他总是唠叨个不停,让人很烦。
láo dāo

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唠叨 (láo dāo) meaning in English
làodāo

唠叨 means to repeatedly say something in a way that is considered annoying or tedious. It often implies a sense of persistence or repetition, and it can be used to describe someone who talks too much about a particular issue.

The character 唠 (lào) originally meant to speak or talk, while 叨 (dāo) was used to indicate a continuous or repeated action. Together, they form a word that describes the act of speaking in a persistent, often irritating manner.

In daily life, 唠叨 is commonly used to describe people who constantly remind others or repeat the same advice. It can be seen as a negative trait, but it may also reflect concern or care, depending on the context. It is often used in family settings or between friends.

💬 Example Sentences

他总是唠叨个不停,让人很烦。
láo dāo
He never stops nagging, which really annoys people.
妈妈总是唠叨我早点睡觉。
láo dāo
My mom always nags me to go to bed early.

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