Definition
自讨没趣 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning to bring embarrassment or rejection upon yourself by doing something unwelcome or inappropriate. It describes a situation where someone's action or request is met with a cold response or refusal, making them feel foolish. You can use it as a verb phrase, often in the pattern '别自讨没趣' (don't bring trouble on yourself).
f.e.
to bring contempt or rebuff upon oneself by acting unwiselyto court a snub or rejection
Examples
- ，，自讨没趣。Tā míngzhī duìfāng bù xǐhuan tā, hái qù xiàn yīnqín, zhēnshi zì tǎo méi qù.He knew the other person didn't like him, yet he still went to fawn — he really brought rebuff upon himself.
- 自讨没趣，。Nǐ zuìhǎo bié zì tǎo méi qù, zhè jiàn shì méi rén huì zhīchí nǐ.You'd better not court a rebuff — no one will support you on this matter.
- ，自讨没趣。Zài huì shàng tí nàge mǐngǎn wèntí, tā jiǎnzhí shì zì tǎo méi qù.Bringing up that sensitive issue at the meeting was simply asking for a snub.
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