訉 (fàn) - To talk excessively & to chatter

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fàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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訉 · fàn

To talk excessively;

to chatter;

to gossip.

(Rare character, primarily used in classical texts and dialects.

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To talk excessivelyto chatterto gossip. (Rare character, primarily used in classical

Usage highlights

To chatter incessantlyTo gossipExcessive talkIdle chatterGossipy talkTo talk nonsense

Synonyms

  • 唠— to chatter, to gossip
  • 叨— to talk on and on, garrulous
  • 哓— to argue noisily, garrulous

Antonyms

  • 默— silent, taciturn
  • 静— quiet, still

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tends to chatter incessantly (訉訉不休).
  • The old ladies were gossiping in the alley (老妇们在巷子里訉谈).
  • Avoid meaningless chatter (避免无意义的訉言).

Collocations

  • To chatter incessantly(訉訉不休)
  • To gossip(訉谈)
  • Excessive talk(訉言)
  • Idle chatter(闲訉)
  • Gossipy talk(訉语)
  • To talk nonsense(胡訉)

Idioms

  • Chattering without end(訉訉不休)
  • Spreading rumors and gossip(流訉蜚语)
  • Talking wildly and irresponsibly(妄言訉语)

Cultural background

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  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts and some dialects.
  • Often carries a negative connotation, implying frivolous or excessive talk.
  • Not commonly used in formal writing or standard Mandarin today.

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