English–Chinese
“boring” in Chinese
How to say “boring” in Chinese
“Boring” in Chinese is 单调 (dān diào).
One unchanging thread runs through the whole thing, leaving no fresh turn or contrast.
Example sentences with 单调
他的工作很单调，每天都是一样的。tā de gōng zuò hěn dān diào měi tiān dōu shì yí yàng de
His work is very monotonous, and every day is the same.
Tips for using 单调
- A precise everyday comment names the part that lacks variety, such as a film's plot, pace, dialogue, or visual style.
Other Chinese words for “boring”
这份工作很枯燥，我不喜欢。zhè fèn gōng zuò hěn kū zào wǒ bù xǐ huān
This job is very boring, and I don't like it.
这个电影没劲，我不推荐。zhè ge diàn yǐng méi jìn wǒ bù tuī jiàn
This movie is boring, so I don't recommend it.
他的笑话没意思，大家都不笑。tā de xiào huà méi yì si dà jiā dōu bú xiào
His joke is boring, so nobody laughs.