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    Expressing 'trouble' with 麻烦 (máfan)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    遇到 + 麻烦

    Explanation

    The noun 麻烦 (máfan) means "trouble," "bother," or "hassle" in Chinese. It can describe a difficult situation or problem someone encounters. It is also commonly used as an adjective meaning "troublesome" or as a polite verb meaning "to trouble someone."

    Examples

    • 搬家真是一件大麻烦。

      Bānjiā zhēnshi yí jiàn dà máfan.

      Moving is really a big hassle.

    • 别怕麻烦，有问题随时来找我。

      Bié pà máfan, yǒu wèntí suíshí lái zhǎo wǒ.

      Don't be afraid of trouble; come find me anytime you have a problem.

    • 他不想给别人添麻烦。

      Tā bù xiǎng gěi biéren tiān máfan.

      He doesn't want to cause trouble for others.

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