gong2 saam1 gong2 sei3講三講四讲三讲四

Jyutpinggong2 saam1 gong2 sei3

Yalegóng sāam góng sei

動詞

Definition

To gossip, make irresponsible remarks, or backbite behind someone's back.

colloquialcommunicationpeople

How it's used

This expression carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the talk is not only idle gossip but also potentially malicious or irresponsible. It is frequently used to warn someone to stop spreading rumors or to complain about people who habitually stir up trouble with their words. Unlike simple conversation, it suggests a lack of substance or integrity in what is being said.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋sing4成jat6日喺hai2背bui3後hau6講gong2三saam1講gong2四，sei3好hou2煩faan4呀。

They are always gossiping behind people's backs, it's so annoying.

nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再gong2講saam1三gong2講sei3四laa1喇，jan4人dei6哋teng1聽dou3到wui2會m4唔hoi1開sam1心㗎。

Stop gossiping, people will be upset if they hear you.

Common phrases

bui3背hau6後gong2講saam1三gong2講sei3四

gossiping behind someone's back

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 講嘢, which is a neutral term for speaking. Using 講三講四 to describe a normal conversation will sound like you are accusing the person of being a troublemaker.