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HSK 7-9
méinotwánendméinotliǎofinish
Endless; without end; never-ending.

Literal meaning

not (没) — end (完) — not (没) — finish (了)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing something that continues without stopping.

Examples

mendezhēngchǎoméiwánméiliǎo
Their argument is endless.
zhègewènméiwánméiliǎodekùnrǎozhe
This problem has been bothering me endlessly.

Usage & nuances

Often used to describe something annoying or undesirable that continues for a long time.

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