闹情绪 (nào qíng xù) — to be in a bad mood, to sulk, to act disgruntled (out of dissatisfaction)
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning to sulk or be in a mood because of dissatisfaction — shows the bad feeling openly in behavior, not just feeling it inside. Often used when someone (especially a subordinate, child, or partner) acts out their frustration.
verb
to be in a bad moodto sulkto act disgruntled (out of dissatisfaction)
Examples
- 闹情绪。Tā yīn wèi méi bèi xuǎn shàng ér nào qíng xù.He is sulking because he wasn't chosen.
- ，。Nǐ bié nào shén me qíng xù le, hǎo hǎo shuō.Stop being in a mood and just talk about it properly.
- ，。Tā zuì jìn zǒng shì nào qíng xù, kě néng yā lì tài dà.She's been in a bad mood lately; maybe the pressure is too much.
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