念叨 (niàn dao) — to talk about someone often (out of fondness or concern); to keep complaining or nagging about something
Definition
A separable verb meaning to talk about something repeatedly — often to show you miss or care about someone/something. Contrast with the more neutral 讨论 (formal discuss) or 商量 (discuss/decide together); 念叨 carries an emotional, repetitive edge.
verb
to talk about someone often (out of fondness or concern)to keep complaining or nagging about something
Examples
- 念叨，。Nǎi nai zǒng niàn dao nǐ, shuō hǎo jiǔ méi jiàn dào nǐ le.Grandma is always talking about you, saying she hasn't seen you in a long time.
- 念叨，？Nǐ bié lǎo niàn dao nà jiàn shì le, fán bù fán a?Don't keep nagging about that thing — aren't you annoying?
- 念叨。Zán men jǐ gè zài niàn dao yí xià míng tiān de jì huà ba.Let's talk over tomorrow's plan a bit more among ourselves.
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