hok6 si6 fei1學是非学是非

Jyutpinghok6 si6 fei1

Yalehohk sih fēi

Definition

To gossip; to spread rumors or talk about others behind their backs.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the act of repeating or spreading rumors rather than just talking behind someone's back. It implies a negative, meddlesome behavior that stirs up trouble between people. Using this phrase carries a strong moral judgment that the person is being a troublemaker.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日hai2喺dou6度hok6學si6是fei1非laa1啦。

Stop gossiping around all the time.

keoi5佢zeoi3最zung1鍾ji3意hok6學si6是fei1非，cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好seon3信keoi5佢。

She loves gossiping the most, don't ever trust her.

Common phrases

zung1鍾ji3意hok6學si6是fei1非

likes to gossip

seng4成jat6日hok6學si6是fei1非

always gossiping

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 講是非, which is the more common general term for gossiping. 學是非 specifically emphasizes the act of learning and then repeating the gossip to others, acting as a conduit for rumors.