长舌妇

長舌婦
chángshéfù
noun #28,511

Meanings

  1. 1 gossip; busybody (female)
  2. 2 a woman who talks too much or spreads rumors

Examples

Línjū nà ge chángshéfù zǒng shì chuánbō biérén de xiánhuà.
That gossipy neighbor always spreads other people's private business.
Bié zuò chángshéfù, guǎn hǎo zìjǐ de shì jiù hǎo.
Don't be a gossip — just mind your own business.

Tips

memory
(long) + (tongue) + (woman) = a woman with a 'long tongue' — i.e., someone whose tongue is always wagging. A vivid image of non-stop talking.
register
This is a mildly derogatory term. While commonly used, it carries a sexist connotation as it specifically targets women. The gender-neutral 八卦 or 嚼舌 can be used instead.

Stroke Order

cháng
shé