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毛病

máo bìng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • fault
  • defect
  • shortcomings
  • ailment

Definition

指缺点、错误,或指疾病。

Defect, fault, or illness.

Usage

常用于口语,表示某事物存在问题或缺陷,也可指身体不适。

Commonly used in spoken language to indicate a problem or defect in something, or to refer to physical discomfort.

Examples

  • 1 这台电脑老出毛病,我得拿去修。 (This computer keeps having problems; I need to get it fixed.)
  • 2 他的毛病就是太爱唠叨。 (His fault is that he talks too much.)
  • 3 最近身体有点小毛病,需要休息。 (I've had a slight illness recently and need to rest.)
  • 4 这辆车又出毛病了,发动不了。 (This car has broken down again and won't start.)
  • 5 你别挑别人毛病,先看看自己。 (Don't find fault with others; look at yourself first.)

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