七嘴八舌

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Character Breakdown

七嘴八舌 (qīzuǐ-bāshé) is an idiomatic expression describing a situation where many people talk at the same time, often creating a noisy or lively scene. It literally means "seven mouths and eight tongues," emphasizing the chaotic chatter.

Usage

  • Used to describe noisy discussions or debates.
  • Often appears in contexts like meetings, family gatherings, or classrooms.

Common Collocations

Nuance

This phrase conveys a sense of disorderly or enthusiastic talking, not polite or quiet conversation.

Avoid using it to describe calm or orderly discussions.

Example Sentences

Everyone talked about this issue all at once.

At the meeting, everyone was talking at once, creating a lively atmosphere.

The children all talked at once sharing their ideas.