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风凉话
fēngliánghuà
Description
“风凉话”是指别人有困难的时候，你不去帮忙，还在旁边说一些不负责任、让人不舒服的话。
"风凉话" refers to remarks made when someone is in trouble, where you don't help but say irresponsible and unpleasant things nearby.
这种话常常带着讽刺或者不关心的态度。
Such words often carry a sarcastic or indifferent attitude.
Meanings
风凉话fēngliánghuà
irresponsible, sarcastic remarks made by an uninvolved bystander
你别在这里说风凉话，来帮个忙吧。
Don't make sarcastic remarks here; come help instead.
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Notes
- Etymology
风凉 means "cool breeze"; the phrase implies detached, unhelpful comments made from a comfortable distance.
- Nuance
almost always negative; usually appears as 说风凉话 (to make such remarks).
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