To meddle in other people's affairs; to be a busybody
他总是喜欢对邻居的事情多管闲事，结果常常弄巧成拙。
He always likes to meddle in his neighbors' affairs, often making things worse in the end.
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When Master Jia of Ningguo Mansion passed away, Jia Zhen and his son immediately went to the temple to arrange the funeral for the elder.
Jia Rong was sent home by his father Jia Zhen to fetch silver. It happened that You Erjie and You Sanjie were looking after the house for them. Jia Rong took the opportunity to flirt with You Erjie.
You Erjie, however, worried about busybodies gossiping and making comments. Jia Rong then loudly spoke of the scandalous incestuous affairs within Jia Lian's household.
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