faa1 bin1 san1 man4花邊新聞花边新闻
Jyutpingfaa1 bin1 san1 man4
Yalefā bīn sān màhn
Definition
Gossip; sensational news or trivia that is unimportant but entertaining.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on trivial or sensationalist stories that are often peripheral to serious reporting. It carries a slightly dismissive tone, implying that the information is lighthearted and lacks real substance or long-term importance. It is frequently used in the context of celebrity culture or minor social incidents.
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zak1則jākExamples
He really likes reading entertainment gossip.
Is this piece of gossip true?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe serious investigative journalism or hard news, as it will sound belittling. It is strictly reserved for light, non-essential, or speculative content.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
