流言蜚语

Traditional (Taiwan): 流言蜚語

liúyánfēiyǔ ㄌㄧㄡˊ ㄧㄢˊ ㄈㄟ ㄩˇ

    • rumors and slanders (idiom) gossip
    • lies and slanders

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Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

Telling them apart

流言蜚语 is the stronger expression, suggesting rumors meant to deceive or slander. 风言风语 is milder and covers groundless or malicious talk, often whispered in private.

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