念经

念經

niànjīng

verb #34,099

Meanings

1 to recite / chant scripture (Buddhist or Taoist)
2 (fig.) to nag; to drone on repetitively

Characters

to read aloud, chant

scripture, classic

Examples

奶奶每天早上念经。

Nǎinai měitiān zǎoshang niànjīng.

Grandma chants scriptures every morning.

我妈一说就是半天，跟念经似的。

Wǒ mā yī shuō jiùshì bàntiān, gēn niànjīng shìde.

Once my mom starts she goes on for hours, like reciting sutras.

Tips

usage

Literal sense = devotional chanting. Figurative sense = tedious, repetitive nagging — usually as 跟念经似的 or 念紧箍咒.

Stroke Order

念 niàn

经 jīng