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毛病
máobìng
Description
“毛病”指人或东西有问题、不好的地方。
"毛病" refers to problems or defects in a person or thing.
比如机器坏了，或者一个人有坏习惯，我们都可以说“有毛病”。
For example, if a machine is broken or a person has bad habits, we can say they "有毛病".
Meanings
毛病máobìng
fault, defect, problem (in a thing)
我的电脑出了毛病。
My computer is malfunctioning.
毛病máobìng
bad habit; shortcoming (in a person)
他有个坏毛病，总是迟到。
He has a bad habit of always being late.
毛病máobìng
minor illness, ailment
这点小毛病，休息一下就好。
This minor problem will be fine after a rest.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
毛 (fine hair) + 病 (illness), literally a tiny flaw.
- Nuance
often used in 有毛病 to mean something/someone is wrong or defective.
In videos
“这次就不要挑横，横床的毛病了。”
“什么毛病了”
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