How to Say ‘Annoying/troublesome’ in Traditional Chinese
機車
jī chē
[jīchē]
💬 Usage Tip: 機車 literally means scooter/motorcycle, but in Taiwan slang it also means someone is annoying, fussy, or a pain. You'll often hear it about behavior: 你很機車 = you're being really annoying.
Phrase Breakdown
機車
jī chē
[jīchē]
annoying
Used to describe a person who is bothersome or difficult to deal with.
他真的是個機車！讓人受不了。
He is really annoying! Unbearable.
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