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闲话

閒話
xián huàHSK 7

闲话 (xián huà) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishgossip; casual chat

    • EX
      别在背后说别人的闲话，这样很不礼貌。

      Don't gossip about other people behind their backs; it's very rude.

    • EX
      我们只是随便说点闲话，你别太认真。

      We're just chatting casually, so don't take it too seriously.

2

verb 动

  1. Englishto chat; to gossip

    • EX
      大伙儿聚在一起闲话家常，气氛非常愉快。

      Everyone gathered together and chatted about everyday life in a very relaxed atmosphere.

    • EX
      他们聚在一起闲话家常，耽误了工作。

      They gathered together to chat about everyday life and ended up delaying their work.