disturb each other; bother (polite)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to disturb one another; mutual interference
Often used in negative constructions indicating non-interference or peaceful coexistence.
Liǎng两
guó国
zhī之
jiān间
yīng应
gāi该
gè各
bù不
xiāng相
rǎo扰
。
The two countries should not interfere with each other.
Tā他
men们
xiāng相
ān安
wú无
shì事
，
gè各
bù不
xiāng相
rǎo扰
。
They live together peacefully without disturbing one another.
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Lín邻
jū居
xiāng相
rǎo扰
，
shí实
zài在
lìng令
rén人
tóu头
téng疼
。
The mutual disturbance between neighbors is truly a headache.
verb
to trouble; to bother (polite formula)
formalUsed as a polite expression when intruding on someone's time or asking for help. Common in formal or semi-formal contexts.
Wú无
shì事
bù不
gǎn敢
xiāng相
rǎo扰
。
I would not dare to bother you without good reason.
Shēn深
yè夜
xiāng相
rǎo扰
，
shí实
zài在
bào抱
qiàn歉
。
I sincerely apologize for disturbing you so late at night.
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Tè特
lái来
xiāng相
rǎo扰
，
huán还
qǐng请
jiàn见
liàng谅
。
I have come especially to trouble you; please forgive me.
Jīn今
rì日
xiāng相
rǎo扰
，
gǎi改
rì日
dìng定
dāng当
chóu酬
xiè谢
。
For troubling you today, I will certainly repay your kindness another day.