牢骚

牢騷
láo sāo
HSK 6
discontent, complaint
noun

Example Sentences

他总是有很多牢骚。
tā zǒngshì yǒu hěnduō láosāo 。
He always has a lot of complaints.
我们不应该只发牢骚，而是要积极面对问题。
wǒmen bù yīnggāi zhī fāláosāo ， érshì yào jījí miànduì wèntí 。
We shouldn't just complain, but should actively face the problems.
在这个困难的时候，发牢骚是没有用的。
zài zhègè kùnnán de shíhòu ， fāláosāo shì méiyǒu yòng de 。
Complaining is useless during this difficult time.

Individual Characters

牢láo
fold, pen, prison, jail, durable
骚sāo
(bound form) to disturb, to disrupt

Words with similar meanings

抱怨bàoyuàn
complain
A more common term used in everyday language to express dissatisfaction.
不满bùmǎn
discontent
Refers specifically to feelings of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

Words Starting With 牢

牢固láo gù
firm; secure

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