Definition
扰民 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to disturb residents', typically used for noise or other nuisances that bother neighbors. The verb 扰 and the object 民 can split to insert aspect or measure words: 扰了民 ('disturbed residents'), 扰过几次民 ('disturbed residents a few times'). It's a common word in urban life, especially for complaints about loud parties, construction, or barking dogs.
v.o.
(verb-object) to disturb residents (with noise or other nuisance)to create a public nuisance
Examples
- ，扰民。Línjū bànyè chànggē, yánzhòng rǎo mín.The neighbor sang in the middle of the night, seriously disturbing the residents.
- ，。Zhè jiā cānguǎn rǎo guò jǐ cì mín le, shèqū hěn bùmǎn.This restaurant has disturbed residents several times, and the community is very dissatisfied.
- ，。Shīgōng zàoyīn tài dà, yǐjīng rǎo le mín.The construction noise is too loud and has already disturbed the residents.
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