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

HSK 3

奶奶每天早上念经。

Nǎinai měitiān zǎoshang niànjīng.

Grandma chants scriptures every morning.

HSK 4

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