Definition
老毛病 is a fixed compound noun referring to a chronic problem, recurring flaw, or persistent bad habit — usually something the person has done before and can't seem to fix. It often carries a slightly negative or self-deprecating tone and can be used for personal habits, minor health issues, or workplace patterns.
noun
chronic problemrecurring flawold habit (negative)
Examples
- ，老毛病。Tā zǒngshì chídào, zhè zhēnshi tā de lǎo máo bìng.He always arrives late; this is really his chronic problem.
- 老毛病。Zhège lǎo máo bìng hěn nán gǎi.This bad habit is hard to change.
- 老毛病。Tā de lǎo máo bìng jiùshì zuòshì tài mǎhu.His chronic problem is doing things too carelessly.
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