Chinese

sīshì
Meaning: personal matter; private affair
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

請不要在辦公時間談論個人的私事。
请不要在办公时间谈论个人的私事。
Please do not talk about personal matters during office hours.
請不要干涉我的私事。
Please do not interfere with my private matters.
這是他們兩家人的私事,外人最好不要介入。
This is a private matter between their two families; outsiders had better not intervene.

Usage Notes

Refers to things that are personal or private, often used in contrast with 'public affairs' (公事).

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