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窃窃私语
Idiomqièqiè-sīyǔ
Description
“窃窃私语”是说两个或几个人小声地在旁边说话，声音很轻，不想让别人听到。
"窃窃私语" means two or more people whispering quietly nearby, speaking softly so others can't hear.
这个词常用来形容人们在安静的地方偷偷聊天。
This term is often used to describe people secretly chatting in a quiet place.
Meanings
窃窃私语qièqiè-sīyǔ
to whisper to each other in a low voice
上课的时候，两个同学在后面窃窃私语。
During class, two classmates whispered at the back.
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Notes
- Etymology
窃窃 means 'quietly, secretly'; 私语 means 'private talk' — literally 'secretly whispering privately'.
- Nuance
implies quiet, semi-secret talk, often behind someone's back or in a hushed setting.
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