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How do you say boring in Chinese?

There are several ways to say "boring" in Chinese, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

Formal:

* 无聊 (wú liáo): This is the most common and general term for "boring." It literally means "without interest."

* 乏味 (fá wèi): This emphasizes the lack of flavor or excitement.

* 单调 (dān diào): This emphasizes the monotony or repetition.

Informal:

* 没意思 (méi yì si): This means "no interest" and is more casual than "无聊."

* 闷 (mèn): This means "stuffy" or "oppressive" and can be used to describe a feeling of boredom.

* 无聊透顶 (wú liáo tòu dǐng): This means "extremely boring" and is a more emphatic way of saying "boring."

Example sentences:

* 这本书太无聊了。 (Zhè běn shū tài wú liáo le.) - This book is too boring.

* 今天天气很闷。 (Jīntiān tiānqì hěn mèn.) - The weather is very stuffy today. (Implying it's boring)

* 我觉得这个电影很乏味。 (Wǒ juéde zhège diànyǐng hěn fá wèi.) - I think this movie is very dull.

The best way to choose the right word depends on the specific situation. Consider the context, formality level, and desired nuance when making your choice.

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