唠叨

láo dao

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to prattle
2. to chatter away
3. to nag
4. garrulous
5. nagging

Word relationships

Antonyms

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沉默

chén mò

taciturn

To be silent or taciturn, opposite of nagging.

Related words

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絮叨

xù dao

long-winded

Also means to talk incessantly, slightly more literary.

抱怨

bào yuàn

to complain

To complain, often accompanies nagging.

Synonyms

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啰嗦

luō suo

long-winded

Both mean talking too much or being long-winded.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with verbs like 爱 (love to) or 喜欢 (like to), e.g., 爱唠叨.

Common mistakes

Don't use 唠叨 for a one-time long speech; it implies habitual nagging or chattering.

Example Sentences

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我妈妈总是唠叨我，让我早点睡觉。

My mom always nags me to go to bed early.

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Words Containing 唠叨

唠唠叨叨

láo lao dāo dāo

to chatter

Child Words of 唠叨

garrulous

to receive the benefit of

to chatter

to gossip