Chinese

chǎojià
Meaning: to quarrel; to have a row; to fight
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

吵
架

Example sentences

They often quarrel over small things.
雖然有矛盾,但還不至於吵架。
虽然有矛盾,但还不至于吵架。
Although there are contradictions, it hasn't gone so far as to start a fight.
他們吵架後已經冷戰了一個星期。
他们吵架后已经冷战了一个星期。
They have been in a cold war for a week after their argument.
爺爺待人平和,從來不跟別人吵架。
爷爷待人平和,从来不跟别人吵架。
Grandpa is gentle with people and never quarrels with others.
他們兩人性格不合,經常吵架。
他们两人性格不合,经常吵架。
The two of them have incompatible personalities and argue often.
他們兩口子感情很好,從不吵架。
他们两口子感情很好,从不吵架。
The couple has a great relationship and never quarrels.
別當着孩子的面吵架。
别当着孩子的面吵架。
Don't argue in front of the child.

Usage Notes

Refers to a verbal argument or disagreement between people.

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