English–Chinese
“bored” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwú liáo
Example
我现在很无聊，想找人聊天。wǒ xiàn zài hěn wú liáo xiǎng zhǎo rén liáo tiān
I am bored right now and want to find someone to chat with.
How to say “bored” in Chinese
“Bored” in Chinese is 无聊 (wú liáo).
Nothing worthwhile holds the mind's attention, so a person feels restless and an activity, comment, or idea can seem dull, pointless, or foolish.
Example sentences with 无聊
上课内容很丰富，一点也不无聊。shàng kè nèi róng hěn fēng fù yì diǎn yě bù wú liáo
The class content is rich, so it is not boring at all.
Tips for using 无聊
- In everyday conversation, this word can be a low-pressure signal that company or a new topic would be welcome, rather than a strong complaint about a situation.