Definition
长舌妇 is a colloquial, derogatory term for a woman who gossips or talks too much. The literal meaning is 'long-tongue woman,' and it carries a strong negative connotation. It is used to criticize someone who spreads rumors or cannot keep secrets.
n.
gossip monger (colloquial, derogatory)a woman who talks incessantly
Examples
- 长舌妇，。Tā shì ge cháng, zhěngtiān zài bèihòu shuō biérén huàihuà.She is a gossip monger, always talking behind people's backs.
- 长舌妇，。Bié gēn nàge cháng shuō tài duō, tā huì dàochù luàn jiǎng.Don't tell that gossipy woman too much; she'll blab it everywhere.
- 长舌妇，。Cūn lǐ rén dōu jiào tā cháng, yīnwèi tā zǒng ài chuán xiánhuà.The villagers call her a gossip monger because she loves spreading rumors.
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