How to Say ‘Annoying / Difficult (Taiwanese slang)’ in Traditional Chinese
機車
jī chē
[jīchē]
💬 Usage Tip: 機車 (jī chē) normally means "scooter". As slang it describes a picky, annoying person or thing.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: It's a uniquely Taiwanese, mild complaint. You can say it about a boss or a rule without sounding vulgar.
Phrase Breakdown
機車
jī chē
[jīchē]
annoying
Taiwanese slang for someone who is annoying or difficult.
他每次都很機車，讓我受不了。
He's always so annoying, I can't stand it.
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