闲言碎语 (xián yán suì yǔ) — gossip; idle chatter; carping remarks (pejorative)
Definition
A pejorative idiom for petty, sour gossip — idle chatter that criticizes or stirs trouble. Sets a negative tone, so use it about remarks you disapprove of.
idiom
gossipidle chattercarping remarks (pejorative)
Examples
- 闲言碎语，。Bú yào tīng xìn nà xiē xián yán suì yǔ, tā men zhǐ shì jí dù nǐ de chéng jì.Don't listen to that gossip; they're just jealous of your achievements.
- 闲言碎语，。Gōng sī lǐ de xián yán suì yǔ yuè lái yuè duō, yǐng xiǎng le dà jiā de gōng zuò.The idle chatter in the company is growing, affecting everyone's work.
- 闲言碎语，。Tā cóng bù cān yù nà xiē xián yán suì yǔ, zhī zhuān zhù zì jǐ de shì qing.He never takes part in that gossip, only focusing on his own matters.
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