niàn​dao

mutter

Senses

念叨 niàn​dao mutter

verb · to repeat something over and over or harp on a topic; to mumble to oneself

他嘴里不停地念叨着,不知道在抱怨什么。

念叨 niàn​dao reminisce

verb · to talk about someone or something frequently, especially out of longing, concern, or nostalgia

奶奶经常念叨着要回老家看看。

References

see 叨念/叨念 念叨/念叨