shuō xián huà

说 闲 话

Level:

NHSK 789－3

ReadWriteQuiz

1
v.chat; talk idly; tittle-tattle
- hé rén shuō xián huà
  和人说闲话
  have a chat with somebody
2
v.gossip; complain; make sarcastic/critical comments
- xǐ huan shuō xián huà
  喜欢说闲话
  be fond of gossiping
- yǒu yì jiàn jiù dāng miàn tí bié zài bèi hòu shuō xián huà
  有意见就当面提，别在背后说闲话。
  If you have any complaints, make them openly. Don't grumble behind our backs.
- tā xǐ huan zài cūn li dào chù shuō xián huà
  他喜欢在村里到处说闲话。
  He loves to peddle gossip round the village.

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