管闲事

Traditional: 管閒事

guǎn xián shì

Dictionary entry

to meddle

What does 管闲事 mean?

管闲事 (guǎn xián shì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to meddle

2to be a "nosy Parker"

3to be too inquisitive about other people's business

Character breakdown

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管guǎnvariant of 管[guan3]闲xiánenclosure · (variant of 閒|闲[xian2]) idle 事shìmatter · thing

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管闲事

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