Chinese
máfan
Meaning: troublesome; trouble; to bother
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

這件事處理起來非常麻煩。
这件事处理起来非常麻烦。
This matter is very troublesome to handle.
那個傢伙總是自找麻煩。
That guy is always looking for trouble.
麻煩你幫我把這封信捎給他。
Could you please bring this letter to him for me?
麻煩留下您的住址,方便我以後寄信給您。
Please leave your address so I can mail you a letter later.
他這樣做簡直是自找麻煩。
What he is doing is simply looking for trouble.

Usage Notes

Can function as a noun (trouble), adjective (troublesome), or verb (to bother someone).

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