Chinese dialogue; Háishi lâo yàngzi. Still the same old story.

Example 2:
A: Nî hé pópo de guänxi zênmeyàng le?
B: Háishi lâo yàngzi, méiyôu shénme biànhuà.

A: How are you getting on with your mother-in-law?
B: It’s still the same old story. Nothing changes.

Example 2:
A: Nî bàba de bìng hâo le méi?
B: Háishi lâo yàngzi.

A: How is your father’s illness?
B: It’s still the same old story.

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You use this expression to show your dissatisfaction or anxiety when someone or the state of affairs are not progressing or changing.

Synonymous Expressions
Méi shénme biànhuà.