無病呻吟

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(idiom) to moan and groan despite not being sick; to feign illness; to complain without cause; (of writing) to indulge in confected sentimentality

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to moan and groan despite not being sick; to feign illness; to complain without cause; (of writing) to indulge in confected sentimentality

Written Forms

無病呻吟Traditional · Main Form
无病呻吟Alternate Form

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