找碴 (zhǎo chā) — to find fault, to pick on, to nitpick
Definition
Colloquial verb meaning 'to pick on / nitpick / look for trouble' — usually used when someone is being deliberately quarrelsome over small things.
verb
to find faultto pick onto nitpick
Examples
- 。Tā zǒng ài zhǎo bié rén de chá.He always likes to find fault with others.
- 。Tā lǎo shì zài zhǎo chá.He is always nitpicking.
- 。Bié méi shì zhǎo chá.Don't pick a fight for no reason.
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