无
聊

About

The word "无聊" is formed by combining the character "无", meaning "without" or "lack of", with the character "聊", which here conveys "something to rely on for engagement or amusement". Together, they literally express "having nothing to depend on for interest", which directly gives rise to the meaning of "boredom" or "uninteresting".

Example Sentences Hide

我今天很无聊。

Wǒ jīntiān hěn wúliáo.

I am very bored today.

等待让我感到无聊。

Děngdài ràng wǒ gǎndào wúliáo.

Waiting makes me feel bored.

这部电影太无聊了。

Zhè bù diànyǐng tài wúliáo le.

This movie is too boring.

如果没事做，我会觉得无聊。

Rúguǒ méi shì zuò, wǒ huì juédé wúliáo.

If I have nothing to do, I will feel bored.

无聊的时候，我喜欢看书。

Wúliáo de shíhou, wǒ xǐhuān kànshū.

When I am bored, I like to read books.

Word Definition - 无聊

wú liáo bored; boring; senseless

Individual Character Details

无 mó, wú
聊 liáo