Definition
插话 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to interrupt' or 'to butt in'. You can split it into 插 and 话 with measure words, complements, or other elements in between — for example, 插了一句话 (interjected a sentence) or 插不上话 (can't get a word in). It's used when someone breaks into an ongoing conversation, often with a slightly negative connotation of being rude or pushy.
v.o.
to interruptto interject (a remark)
Examples
- ，插话。Kāihuì shí, tā zǒng xǐhuān chā huà.He always likes to butt in during meetings.
- ，。Tā chā le yí jù huà, dàjiā dōu bù shuōhuà le.He interjected a sentence, and everyone fell silent.
- ，。Wǒ chā bú shàng huà, zhǐhǎo tīngzhe.I couldn't get a word in, so I just listened.
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