亂說

简 乱说 · 繁 亂說
Mandarin · pinyin luàn shuō

Meanings

  1. to talk drivel; to make irresponsible remarks
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說
shuō · speak, say, talk; scold, upbraid
乱
luàn · confusion, state of chaos, revolt
说
shuō · speak, say, talk; scold, upbraid
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4–1 · luan4 shuo1

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verb

  1. to talk rubbish
  2. to make irresponsible remarks

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