骡子 (luó zi) — mule; (figurative) stubborn person
Definition
Literally 'mule'. The figurative sense 'stubborn person' is used in casual speech to tease someone who refuses to change their mind.
noun
mule(figurative) stubborn person
Measure word · 匹
Examples
- 骡子。Nóng mín yòng luó zi lā huò.The farmer uses a mule to pull goods.
- 骡子，。Tā zhēn shì gè luó zi, zěn me quàn dōu bù tīng.He's really a stubborn mule, no matter how you persuade him, he won't listen.
- 骡子。luó zi De lì qi hěn dà.Mules are very strong.
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