Definition
闹心 is a stative verb (s.v.) describing a state of inner turmoil — you feel annoyed, bothered, or queasy, often because of something that won't stop nagging at you. It's more colloquial and visceral than 烦恼 (which is more general 'worry') — 闹心 implies something is actively 'making a racket' in your heart/mind. You can use it for emotional annoyance (a rude customer) or physical queasiness (motion sickness).
s.v.
annoyedvexedbothered (by something that won't let go)queasysick to one's stomach
Examples
- 闹心。Zhè jiàn shì yìzhí ràng wǒ hěn nào xīn.This matter has been bothering me constantly.
- ,闹心。Zuò chē de shíhou yùnchē, xīnli tèbié 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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