闹别扭 (nào biè niu) — to have a petty quarrel; to be at odds with someone (over something trivial)
Definition
A colloquial verb for having a petty, sulky tiff — often over something trivial, not a serious fight. Usually used between people who know each other well (couples, friends, family).
verb
to have a petty quarrelto be at odds with someone (over something trivial)
Examples
- 闹别扭。Tā men liǎ yòu nào biè niu le.The two of them are at odds again.
- ，。Tā men nào le yí cì biè niu, xiàn zài yǐ jīng hé hǎo le.They had a tiff once, but they've already made up.
- ，闹别扭。Yǒu shén me shì hǎo hǎo shuō, bié nào biè niu.Whatever the issue is, talk it out nicely — don't quarrel.
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