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

HSK 3
Bié zuò chángshéfù, guǎn hǎo zìjǐ de shì jiù hǎo.
Don't be a gossip - just mind your own business.
HSK 5
Línjū nàge chángshéfù zǒngshì chuánbō biérén de xiánhuà.
That gossipy neighbor always spreads other people's private 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 舌根 can be used instead.

Stroke Order

cháng
shé