是是非非 (shì shì fēi fēi) — gossip, scandal, petty disputes and controversy

Definizione

A reduplicated set phrase for 'gossip, petty disputes' — the right/wrong squabbles that swirl around a workplace or neighborhood. Bound form: it attaches after 这/那些/各种 and modifies a situation, not a specific person.

bound form
gossipscandalpetty disputes and controversy

Esempi

  • 是是非非
    Gōng sī lǐ zǒng shì yǒu gè zhǒng shì shì fēi fēi, zuì hǎo bié cān yù.
    There's always all kinds of gossip in the office; it's best not to get involved.
  • 是是非非
    Tā yīn wèi juǎn rù nà xiē shì shì fēi fēi, zuì hòu cí zhí le.
    She ended up resigning because she got caught up in that scandal.
  • 是是非非
    Lín jū zhī jiān de shì shì fēi fēi ràng rén xīn fán.
    The gossip among neighbors is really annoying.

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