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Chinese
huàihuà
Meaning: to speak ill of someone; malicious or derogatory remarks
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

別在背後說同事的壞話,有問題就直接溝通。
别在背后说同事的坏话,有问题就直接沟通。
Do not bad-mouth your colleague behind their back; if there is a problem, communicate directly.
他為人忠厚,從不在背後說別人的壞話。
He is honest and kind-hearted, and he never speaks ill of other people behind their backs.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to negative talk about another person, especially gossip or unfair criticism made when that person is absent.

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