coeng3 saang1 saai3唱生哂
Jyutpingcoeng3 saang1 saai3
Yalecheung sāang saai
Definition
To spread gossip far and wide.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of annoyance or disapproval regarding the lack of discretion. It implies that the information was meant to be kept private but has now been broadcasted to an unnecessarily wide audience. The suffix 哂 adds an emphatic sense of completeness, suggesting that everyone who could possibly hear the news has now heard it.
Examples
He spread the secrets everywhere, it is really troublesome.
Related words
Common phrases
spread secrets everywhere
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply talking to many people, but it specifically carries a negative connotation of leaking secrets or private matters. It is not used for spreading positive news or general announcements.
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