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gossip in Chinese

gossip in Chinese is 愛說閒話的人, 扯淡 — gossip means casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

gossip in Chinese

愛說閒話的人
noun
Pronounced: ài shuō xián huà de rén
(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
扯淡
verb
Pronounced: chě dàn
(intransitive) To talk idly.

What does "gossip" mean?

  1. noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
    "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger."
  2. noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
    "He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him."
  3. verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.
    "They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour."

gossip in a sentence

  • The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger.
  • She never believes gossip without checking the facts.
  • He's a terrible gossip — nothing stays secret around him.
  • They sat gossiping about the new neighbors for an hour.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gossip" in Chinese?

"gossip" in Chinese is 愛說閒話的人, 扯淡. gossip means: Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.

How do you pronounce 愛說閒話的人?

"gossip" in Chinese is 愛說閒話的人, pronounced "ài shuō xián huà de rén".

How do you use "gossip" in a sentence?

Example: "The office was buzzing with gossip about the merger." In Chinese, "gossip" is 愛說閒話的人, 扯淡.

Are there other ways to say "gossip" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "gossip": 愛說閒話的人, 扯淡.

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