唠叨 láodao to prattle
to prattle; to chatter away; to nag; garrulous; nagging
How to remember 唠叨: 唠 to chat + 叨 talkative = to prattle.
Characters
How it is used
- To nag / go on and on - 妈妈总爱唠叨 (māma zǒng ài láodao) mom is always nagging.
- Colloquial and mildly negative: repetitive, tiresome talk, usually well-meant fussing. Second syllable toneless.