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麻烦

máfan

Description

"麻烦"这个词很常用，可以说一件事很难办、让人不舒服，也可以在请别人帮忙的时候用。

The word "麻烦" is very common; it can describe something difficult or unpleasant, and can also be used when asking someone for help.

Meanings

麻烦máfan

troublesome; complicated; annoying to deal with

这件事真麻烦。

This matter is really troublesome.

麻烦máfan

to trouble someone; may I trouble you

麻烦你帮我开门。

Please help me open the door.

麻烦máfan

trouble; a bother (noun)

我不想给你添麻烦。

I don't want to cause you trouble.

Related words

麻烦你添麻烦困难打扰帮忙

Notes

  • Nuance

    as a polite request, 麻烦你 is softer and more courteous than 请.

  • Etymology

    麻 (numb/tangled) + 烦 (vexed), together meaning tangled and annoying.

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