要命

yàomìng

to be a nuisance; extremely

Dictionary entry

to cause sb's death; extremely; terribly; (used in complaining about sth) to be a nuisance

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这天气热得要命。

Zhè tiānqì rè de yàomìng.

English

It is terribly hot.

要命的是停电了。

Yàomìng de shì tíng diàn le.

English

The worst part is the power went out.

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