sei2 jyun1死冤
Definition
To pester someone incessantly or cling to them obstinately, often making insistent demands or squabbling endlessly over trivial matters.
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of annoyance, describing someone who refuses to let an issue go or keeps bothering others for a favor or an answer. It often implies a lack of social awareness or a stubborn, childish persistence that wears down the patience of the listener. While it can describe pestering someone for something, it is equally used to describe people who just cannot stop arguing about minor, settled points.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冤枉, which means to frame or accuse someone wrongly. While both share the character 冤, 死冤 is about the act of pestering or bickering, whereas 冤枉 is about injustice or false accusation.
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