絮叨

xùdao

adjective HSK 7 #25,804

Meanings

1 long-winded; garrulous
2 to talk endlessly without getting to the point

Characters

cotton wadding; long-winded

to chatter; to nag

Examples

奶奶总是絮叨个不停。

Nǎinai zǒngshì xùdao gè bù tíng.

Grandma always rambles on and on.

别嫌我絮叨，这件事很重要。

Bié xián wǒ xùdao, zhè jiàn shì hěn zhòngyào.

Don't mind my nagging — this matter is important.

Tips

usage

Often used to describe elderly relatives who repeat themselves or nag affectionately. It can be mildly negative but is often used with warmth.

Stroke Order

絮 xù

叨 dāo