闹心 (nào xīn) — annoyed, vexed, bothered (by something that won't let go); queasy, sick to one's stomach
Definition
Adjective meaning both 'annoyed / vexed' (about something persistent) and 'nauseated, queasy in the stomach'. One word, two feelings — a recurring irritation or a sick-to-the-stomach sensation.
adjective
annoyedvexedbothered (by something that won't let go)queasysick to one's stomach
Examples
- 闹心。Zhè jiàn shì yì zhí ràng wǒ hěn nào xīn.This matter has been bothering me constantly.
- ，闹心。Zuò chē de shí hou yùn chē, xīn lǐ tè bié nào xīn.When I get carsick, I feel really queasy inside.
- ，闹心。Bié shuō le, yuè shuō yuè nào xīn.Stop talking about it — the more you say, the more annoyed I get.
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