多管闲事 (duō guǎn xián shì) — to meddle; to be a busybody; to be intrusive
Definition
An idiomatic verb meaning 'to meddle / be a busybody' — implies sticking one's nose into others' affairs uninvited. Often used as a reproach or warning.
verb
to meddleto be a busybodyto be intrusive
Examples
- ，。Tā guǎn le tài duō xián shì, bié rén dōu jué de tā hěn fán.He meddled too much, and others all found him annoying.
- 多管闲事。Bú yào zǒng shì duō guǎn xián shì.Don't always meddle.
- 多管闲事。Tā yòu zài duō guǎn xián shì le.He's meddling again.
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