窃窃偶语 — “To whisper secretly to each other”
窃窃偶语 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to whisper secretly to each other”. To have a private, hushed conversation, often implying something clandestine or gossipy. Literally, “stealthily whisper to each other”.
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窃窃偶语 Pronunciation and Pinyin
窃窃偶语 Character Breakdown
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在图书馆的角落里，几个朋友窃窃偶语，生怕打扰到别人。
In the corner of the library, a few friends whispered secretly to each other, afraid of disturbing others.
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Synonyms of 窃窃偶语
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- qiè窃nòng弄wēi威quán权secretly manipulate power
- qiè窃jù据yào要jīn津craftily usurp important positions
- qiè窃shí时sì肆bào暴act unscrupulously when in power
- qiè窃yù玉tōu偷huā花to have an affair
- qiè窃yù玉tōu偷xiāng香engage in illicit romantic relationships
- qiè窃qiè窃xǔ诩xǔ诩secretly boast or praise oneself
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What does 窃窃偶语 mean?
窃窃偶语 (qiè qiè ǒu yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to whisper secretly to each other”.
How do you pronounce 窃窃偶语?
窃窃偶语 is pronounced qiè qiè ǒu yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 窃窃偶语 literally mean?
Literally, 窃窃偶语 means “stealthily whisper to each other”. It is used to mean “to whisper secretly to each other”.
What is the Chinese definition of 窃窃偶语?
窃窃：偷偷；语：说话。背地里小声说话