English–Chinese
“make irresponsible remarks” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuō sān dào sì
Example
别在背后说三道四，有话就说。bié zài bèi hòu shuō sān dào sì yǒu huà jiù shuō
Don't make irresponsible remarks behind people's backs; if you have something to say, say it.
How to say “make irresponsible remarks” in Chinese
“Make irresponsible remarks” in Chinese is 说三道四 (shuō sān dào sì).
A stream of casual judgments about another person, with facts giving way to speculation.
Example sentences with 说三道四
网上有些人喜欢说三道四，不要全信。wǎng shàng yǒu xiē rén xǐ huān shuō sān dào sì bú yào quán xìn
Some people online like to make irresponsible remarks, so do not believe everything they say.
Tips for using 说三道四
- In everyday conversation, this idiom usually carries clear disapproval, so it sounds much harsher than a neutral account of someone's actions.