B2 noun 5 دقیقه مطالعه

八卦

bagua

When you hear the word "八卦" (bā guà) in Chinese, it refers to gossip or hearsay. It's often used to talk about celebrity gossip, rumors, or just general chitchat about other people's private lives. Think of it as a casual term for sharing or discussing unofficial information, often with a bit of a sensationalist or trivial angle. It's a very common term in everyday conversation, especially among friends.

When discussing Chinese vocabulary, particularly at the B2 CEFR level, understanding terms like “八卦” is really practical. It literally translates to 'eight trigrams,' which are fundamental concepts in ancient Chinese cosmology. However, in modern usage, it has taken on a completely different meaning: gossip or hearsay.

Think of it as the equivalent of 'spill the tea' or 'chatter' about someone else's personal life. It's often used in casual conversation and can refer to both general rumors and more specific, detailed gossip about individuals. While it can sometimes imply harmless curiosity, it can also carry a slightly negative connotation, suggesting idle talk that might not be entirely factual or kind.

§ Basic Usage of 八卦

八卦 (bāguà) is a noun. It means 'gossip' or 'hearsay'. You can use it pretty much like you'd use 'gossip' in English. It can be the subject or the object of a sentence. It's often about rumors or idle talk, especially about other people's private lives.

Definition
Gossip; hearsay.

我最喜欢听八卦了。

Wǒ zuì xǐhuān tīng bāguà le.

I love listening to gossip.

这些都是没有根据的八卦

Zhè xiē dōu shì méiyǒu gēnjù de bāguà.

All of this is baseless gossip.

§ 八卦 as a Verb or Adjective

Sometimes, 八卦 can be used informally as a verb, meaning 'to gossip', or as an adjective to describe someone who likes to gossip, or something that is gossipy. This is very common in spoken Chinese.

你别那么八卦

Nǐ bié nàme bāguà.

Don't be so gossipy.

他们总喜欢八卦别人的私事。

Tāmen zǒng xǐhuān bāguà biérén de sīshì.

They always like to gossip about other people's private matters.

§ Common Phrases with 八卦

Here are some useful phrases:

  • 听八卦 (tīng bāguà): to listen to gossip
  • 聊八卦 (liáo bāguà): to chat about gossip
  • 说八卦 (shuō bāguà): to spread gossip
  • 很八卦 (hěn bāguà): very gossipy (adjective)
  • 八卦新闻 (bāguà xīnwén): tabloid news, gossip news

我不太喜欢看八卦新闻。

Wǒ bù tài xǐhuān kàn bāguà xīnwén.

I don't really like to read gossip news.

她非常八卦,什么事都想知道。

Tā fēicháng bāguà, shénme shì dōu xiǎng zhīdào.

She is very gossipy; she wants to know everything.

§ Prepositions and 八卦

When talking about gossiping about someone or something, you often use prepositions like 关于 (guānyú - about) or just let the context imply it.

不要八卦别人的隐私。

Búyào bāguà biérén de yǐnsī.

Don't gossip about other people's privacy.

我们聊了一些关于明星的八卦

Wǒmen liáo le yīxiē guānyú míngxīng de bāguà.

We chatted about some gossip concerning celebrities.

Keep practicing using 八卦 in different contexts, and you'll get the hang of it quickly!

§ Don't Confuse with "Eight Trigrams"

The term 八卦 (bā guà) literally means "eight trigrams," a concept from ancient Chinese philosophy. However, in modern colloquial Chinese, its most common usage is to mean "gossip." Many learners, especially those with some background in Chinese culture or philosophy, might initially associate it only with its original meaning. While the original meaning still exists in specific contexts, when you hear it in everyday conversations, it almost certainly refers to gossip.

§ Using 八卦 as a Verb Incorrectly

While 八卦 can function as a verb, meaning "to gossip," learners sometimes use it in ways that sound unnatural. For example, you wouldn't typically say "我八卦了她" (Wǒ bā guà le tā - I gossiped her). Instead, you'd use structures like "八卦她的事情" (bā guà tā de shì qíng - gossip about her things/affairs) or "聊八卦" (liáo bā guà - chat about gossip).

他们喜欢八卦明星的私生活。(Tāmen xǐhuan bā guà míngxīng de sī shēnghuó.)
They like to gossip about celebrities' private lives.

我们总是喜欢一起聊八卦。(Wǒmen zǒng shì xǐhuan yīqǐ liáo bā guà.)
We always like to chat about gossip together.

DEFINITION
八卦 (bā guà) as a verb means "to gossip." It's often used with objects like "事情" (shì qíng - matters) or in phrases like "聊八卦."

§ Misunderstanding Its Connotations

While "gossip" in English can sometimes be harmless chatter, 八卦 often carries a slightly more negative or intrusive connotation. It implies discussing private or unverified information about others, often for entertainment. It's not usually used for simply sharing factual news about a mutual acquaintance unless that news is particularly personal or sensational.

For example, if you say "我听到一个八卦" (Wǒ tīng dào yī gè bā guà - I heard a piece of gossip), it suggests you've heard something juicy, perhaps a rumor, about someone. It's less likely to be used for general updates like "张三结婚了" (Zhāng Sān jiéhūn le - Zhang San got married) unless there's some dramatic backstory.

她总是喜欢打听别人的八卦。(Tā zǒng shì xǐhuan dǎtīng biérén de bā guà.)
She always likes to inquire about other people's gossip/rumors.

§ Not Using Related Expressions

To sound more natural, you should also be familiar with common expressions related to 八卦. Simply knowing the word isn't enough; knowing how it fits into common phrases will make your Chinese much more authentic.

  • 八卦新闻 (bā guà xīn wén): Gossip news, tabloid news.

  • 聊八卦 (liáo bā guà): To chat about gossip.

  • 爱八卦 (ài bā guà): To love gossiping (describes a person who likes to gossip).

  • 很八卦 (hěn bā guà): Very gossipy (describes a person or situation).

他是一个很八卦的人。(Tā shì yī gè hěn bā guà de rén.)
He is a very gossipy person.

这本杂志都是八卦新闻。(Zhè běn zázhì dōu shì bā guà xīn wén.)
This magazine is all gossip news.

چقدر رسمی است؟

رسمی

"媒体不应该传播未经证实的流言。(Méitǐ bù yìng gāi chuánbò wèi jīng zhèngshí de liúyán.) - Media should not spread unverified rumors."

خنثی

"他们总是喜欢八卦办公室里的是非。(Tāmen zǒng shì xǐhuān bā guà bàngōngshì lǐ de shìfēi.) - They always like to gossip about office matters."

غیر رسمی

"快告诉我最新的八卦!(Kuài gàosù wǒ zuì xīn de bā guà!) - Quickly tell me the latest gossip!"

Child friendly

"我们之间有些小秘密,不要告诉别人哦。(Wǒmen zhī jiān yǒu xiē xiǎo mìmì, bù yào gàosù biérén o.) - We have some little secrets, don't tell anyone else."

عامیانه

"大家都在吃瓜那个明星的丑闻。(Dàjiā dōu zài chī guā nàgè míngxīng de chǒuwén.) - Everyone is 'eating melon' (gossiping) about that celebrity's scandal."

نکته جالب

The modern usage of '八卦' to mean 'gossip' is believed to have originated in Hong Kong due to the idea of constantly 'probing' or 'interpreting' things, similar to how one might interpret the trigrams.

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

我妈妈最喜欢听邻居的八卦了。

My mom loves listening to neighbor's gossip.

2

你有没有听到关于那个新同事的八卦?

Have you heard any gossip about that new colleague?

3

这些八卦都是假的,你不要相信。

All this hearsay is false, don't believe it.

4

办公室里总是充斥着各种八卦。

The office is always full of all sorts of gossip.

5

他很喜欢传播别人的八卦。

He likes to spread other people's gossip.

6

我们不应该背后说别人的八卦。

We shouldn't gossip behind others' backs.

7

这种八卦消息通常都不准确。

This kind of hearsay is usually not accurate.

8

她总是对八卦很感兴趣。

She's always very interested in gossip.

ترکیب‌های رایج

谈八卦 to talk gossip
传播八卦 to spread gossip
听八卦 to listen to gossip
小道八卦 rumored gossip
娱乐八卦 entertainment gossip
明星八卦 celebrity gossip
办公室八卦 office gossip
八卦新闻 gossip news
八卦杂志 gossip magazine
八卦网站 gossip website

عبارات رایج

我们来谈谈八卦吧。

Let's talk gossip (a bit).

她总是喜欢传播八卦。

She always likes to spread gossip.

你听说了那个八卦吗?

Did you hear that gossip?

不要相信那些小道八卦。

Don't believe those rumored gossips.

我对娱乐八卦很感兴趣。

I'm very interested in entertainment gossip.

这些明星八卦都是真的吗?

Are these celebrity gossips true?

办公室八卦太多了。

There's too much office gossip.

我很少看八卦新闻。

I rarely read gossip news.

她每天都看八卦杂志。

She reads gossip magazines every day.

这个网站上有很多八卦。

There's a lot of gossip on this website.

الگوهای دستوری

八卦 can be used as a noun, meaning gossip or hearsay. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to gossip. When used as a verb, it often appears with '爱' (ài - to love) or '喜欢' (xǐhuān - to like). You can use '说八卦' (shuō bā guà) to say 'to tell gossip'. '八卦新闻' (bā guà xīnwén) means 'gossip news'. '散布八卦' (sànbù bā guà) means 'to spread gossip'. '听八卦' (tīng bā guà) means 'to listen to gossip'. The phrase '别八卦了' (bié bā guà le) is a common way to tell someone to stop gossiping.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"说三道四 (shuō sān dào sì)"

To gossip; to make irresponsible remarks

她喜欢在背后说三道四,真的很 annoying. (She likes to gossip behind people's backs, it's really annoying.)

informal

"搬弄是非 (bānnòng shìfēi)"

To sow discord; to stir up trouble with gossip

你不要去搬弄是非,这样不好。 (Don't go around sowing discord with gossip, it's not good.)

informal

"蜚短流长 (fēiduǎn liúcháng)"

Gossip and slander; rumors and gossip

办公室里总是有些蜚短流长,大家要小心。 (There are always rumors and gossip in the office, everyone needs to be careful.)

formal

"东家长西家短 (dōng jiā cháng xī jiā duǎn)"

To gossip about others' affairs

她没事就喜欢和邻居东家长西家短。 (She likes to gossip about her neighbors' affairs when she has nothing to do.)

informal

"闲言碎语 (xiányán suìyǔ)"

Idle talk; gossip; rumors

别听那些闲言碎语,做你自己就好。 (Don't listen to that idle talk, just be yourself.)

neutral

"捕风捉影 (bǔ fēng zhuō yǐng)"

To make groundless accusations; to chase after rumors

这些消息都是捕风捉影,不可信。 (These pieces of news are all groundless rumors, not credible.)

neutral

"街谈巷议 (jiētán xiàngyì)"

Street gossip; public rumor

关于新政策的街谈巷议很多。 (There is a lot of public rumor about the new policy.)

neutral

"长舌妇 (chángshéfù)"

Gossiping woman; busybody

她是个长舌妇,什么事情都喜欢说。 (She's a busybody, she likes to talk about everything.)

informal

"风言风语 (fēngyán fēngyǔ)"

Idle talk; gossip; rumors

不要在意那些风言风语,做好自己的工作。 (Don't mind those rumors, just do your own work well.)

neutral

"道听途说 (dàotīng túshuō)"

Hearsay; rumor

这都是道听途说,没有真凭实据。 (This is all hearsay, there's no real evidence.)

neutral

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

B2

A喜欢说B的八卦。(A xǐhuān shuō B de bā guà.)

她喜欢说别人的八卦。 (Tā xǐhuān shuō biérén de bā guà.) - She likes to gossip about other people.

B2

A爱八卦。(A ài bā guà.)

他很爱八卦。 (Tā hěn ài bā guà.) - He loves to gossip.

B2

别八卦了。(Bié bā guà le.)

你别八卦了,快去工作吧。 (Nǐ bié bā guà le, kuài qù gōngzuò ba.) - Stop gossiping, go to work quickly.

B2

这是一个八卦新闻。(Zhè shì yīgè bā guà xīnwén.)

这是一个关于明星的八卦新闻。 (Zhè shì yīgè guānyú míngxīng de bā guà xīnwén.) - This is a piece of celebrity gossip news.

B2

我们来八卦一下。(Wǒmen lái bā guà yīxià.)

吃午饭的时候,我们来八卦一下公司里的事情吧。 (Chī wǔfàn de shíhou, wǒmen lái bā guà yīxià gōngsī lǐ de shìqing ba.) - Let's gossip a bit about company matters during lunch.

B2

我对八卦不感兴趣。(Wǒ duì bā guà bù gǎnxìngqù.)

我对那些八卦消息一点也不感兴趣。 (Wǒ duì nàxiē bā guà xiāoxī yīdiǎn yě bù gǎnxìngqù.) - I'm not interested in those gossip rumors at all.

B2

散布八卦。(Sànbù bā guà.)

她喜欢散布办公室八卦。 (Tā xǐhuān sànbù bàngōngshì bā guà.) - She likes to spread office gossip.

B2

听八卦。(Tīng bā guà.)

我今天听到了一个很有趣的八卦。 (Wǒ jīntiān tīng dàole yīgè hěn yǒuqù de bā guà.) - I heard some interesting gossip today.

ریشه کلمه

From the 'Eight Trigrams' of ancient Chinese cosmology.

معنای اصلی: The Eight Trigrams represent fundamental principles of reality.

Sino-Tibetan

بافت فرهنگی

<p>In contemporary Chinese culture, '八卦' is a very common and often lighthearted term used to describe sharing or discussing rumors, celebrity news, or personal anecdotes, often without malicious intent. It's similar to the English 'gossiping' but can also refer to the gossip itself. People often say '我们来八卦一下' (wǒmen lái bāguà yīxià) which means 'Let's gossip a bit.'</p>

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Talking about celebrity news

  • 你听说过最新的明星八卦吗? (Have you heard the latest celebrity gossip?)
  • 这个八卦是真的还是假的? (Is this gossip true or false?)
  • 我不太喜欢听八卦。 (I don't really like listening to gossip.)

Discussing workplace rumors

  • 办公室八卦传得很快。 (Office gossip spreads quickly.)
  • 别相信那些八卦。 (Don't believe that hearsay.)
  • 我们来聊点八卦吧。 (Let's talk about some gossip.)

Sharing personal anecdotes (informal)

  • 我有一个八卦要告诉你。 (I have some gossip to tell you.)
  • 她总是喜欢分享八卦。 (She always likes to share gossip.)
  • 这只是个小八卦,别当真。 (This is just a little gossip, don't take it seriously.)

Expressing skepticism about information

  • 我觉得那只是八卦。 (I think that's just hearsay.)
  • 这些新闻都是八卦,没什么用。 (All this news is gossip, not very useful.)
  • 别被八卦误导了。 (Don't be misled by gossip.)

Referring to idle chatter

  • 我们今天都在八卦。 (We were all gossiping today.)
  • 他喜欢和朋友们八卦。 (He likes to gossip with his friends.)
  • 少八卦,多做事。 (Less gossip, more work.)

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"你最近听到了什么有趣的八卦吗? (Have you heard any interesting gossip recently?)"

"你觉得哪些八卦是可信的? (Which gossip do you think is credible?)"

"你对八卦有什么看法? (What's your opinion on gossip?)"

"你喜欢和朋友们八卦吗? (Do you like gossiping with your friends?)"

"在你的文化中,八卦常见吗? (Is gossip common in your culture?)"

موضوعات نگارش

描述一个你听说过的有趣八卦。 (Describe an interesting piece of gossip you've heard.)

你认为八卦有什么积极或消极的影响? (What positive or negative effects do you think gossip has?)

你曾经因为八卦而误解过什么事情吗? (Have you ever misunderstood something because of gossip?)

在什么情况下,你觉得分享八卦是可以接受的? (In what situations do you think sharing gossip is acceptable?)

写一篇关于如何分辨真假八卦的文章。 (Write an article about how to distinguish between true and false gossip.)

خودت رو بسنج 84 سوال

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她喜欢听别人的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

Here, '八卦' (bāguà) means gossip, which fits the context of listening to others' personal affairs.

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不要相信所有的___,很多都不是真的。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

'八卦' (bāguà) refers to hearsay or rumors, which can often be untrue.

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他们总是在谈论各种___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

This sentence implies they are always discussing rumors or gossip, making '八卦' (bāguà) the correct choice.

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我不太喜欢说别人___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The speaker expresses a dislike for gossiping about others, so '八卦' (bāguà) is appropriate here.

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这是一些关于明星的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

When talking about celebrities, '八卦' (bāguà) often refers to celebrity gossip or rumors.

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他们喜欢在茶余饭后聊些___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The phrase '茶余饭后' (chá yú fàn hòu - after tea and dinner) suggests casual conversation, and '八卦' (bāguà) fits well in this context for light gossip.

multiple choice A1

What does '八卦' (bā guà) primarily mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Gossip

八卦 (bā guà) means gossip or hearsay.

multiple choice A1

If someone is talking about a celebrity's private life, what are they likely discussing?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦 (bā guà)

Talking about a celebrity's private life is a form of gossip, which is 八卦 (bā guà).

multiple choice A1

Which word is similar in meaning to 'gossip'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Rumor

Gossip often involves rumors or unverified information.

true false A1

八卦 (bā guà) is usually about important public events.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

八卦 (bā guà) is typically about private lives or informal rumors, not important public events.

true false A1

Listening to 八卦 (bā guà) means you are listening to facts.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

八卦 (bā guà) is hearsay, not necessarily facts.

true false A1

Sharing office gossip is a form of 八卦 (bā guà).

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

Sharing informal information about people in the office is a common example of 八卦 (bā guà).

listening A1

He said a lot of gossip.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 他说了很多八卦。
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening A1

I like to listen to gossip.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 我喜欢听八卦。
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening A1

Don't spread gossip.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 别说八卦了。
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking A1

این را بلند بخوانید:

八卦

تمرکز: bā guà

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking A1

این را بلند بخوانید:

这是八卦。

تمرکز: zhè shì bā guà

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking A1

این را بلند بخوانید:

我不喜欢八卦。

تمرکز: wǒ bù xǐ huān bā guà

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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她很喜欢说别人的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence means 'She likes to talk about others' gossip.' '八卦' (bāguà) means gossip or hearsay.

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不要相信所有的___,很多都不是真的。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence means 'Don't believe all the gossip, much of it isn't true.' '八卦' (bāguà) fits the context of unreliable information.

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他们总是在办公室里___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence means 'They are always gossiping in the office.' '八卦' (bāguà) is used as a verb here, meaning to gossip.

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这些___很有趣,但是不一定可靠。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence means 'This gossip is interesting, but not necessarily reliable.' '八卦' (bāguà) refers to interesting but unverified information.

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他不喜欢听别人的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence means 'He doesn't like to listen to other people's gossip.' '八卦' (bāguà) is the correct word for gossip here.

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我们谈论了一些朋友的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence means 'We talked about some friends' gossip.' '八卦' (bāguà) fits the context of discussing hearsay about friends.

sentence order B1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 他 喜欢 聊 八卦

This sentence means 'He likes to talk about gossip.'

sentence order B1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 不要 听 这些 八卦

This sentence means 'Don't listen to this gossip.'

sentence order B1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 她 总是 传播 八卦

This sentence means 'She always spreads gossip.'

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她总是喜欢和朋友分享一些最新的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence implies sharing recent informal, often personal, news about others, which is 'gossip' or '八卦'.

fill blank B2

办公室里的___传得很快,大家都在议论。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

This sentence refers to rumors or gossip spreading quickly in an office setting. '八卦' fits this context perfectly.

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我不喜欢听___,我觉得那是在浪费时间。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The speaker dislikes '八卦' (gossip) because they consider it a waste of time, aligning with the common perception of gossip.

fill blank B2

这些关于明星的___,有真有假,很难分辨。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence discusses stories about celebrities that are difficult to verify, which is a common characteristic of '八卦' (gossip/hearsay).

fill blank B2

请不要在背后说别人的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

This is a common admonition against speaking 'gossip' (八卦) behind someone's back.

fill blank B2

她对所有同事的私人生活都非常___,什么都知道。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence describes someone who is very '八卦' (gossipy) about colleagues' private lives, knowing everything.

multiple choice B2

Choose the sentence where "八卦" is used correctly.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 她总是喜欢听别人的八卦。

In this sentence, 八卦 (bā guà) is used to mean 'gossip' or 'hearsay', which fits the context of listening to other people's stories. The other options use 八卦 in different, incorrect contexts related to its original meaning (a trigram in ancient Chinese philosophy) or simply make no sense.

multiple choice B2

Which of the following situations is most likely to involve "八卦"?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: People sharing rumors about a celebrity's private life.

八卦 (bā guà) specifically refers to gossip or rumors, often about personal or private matters. Sharing rumors about a celebrity's private life perfectly aligns with this meaning. The other options describe discussions or activities that are generally not considered gossip.

multiple choice B2

If someone says "你很八卦", what are they implying?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: You are very curious about other people's private lives.

Saying someone is "很八卦" (hěn bā guà) means they are very gossipy or nosy, indicating a strong interest in other people's private lives and affairs. The other options do not reflect the meaning of 八卦.

true false B2

Using "八卦" always has a negative connotation.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

While "八卦" often has a negative connotation, implying idle talk or rumors that might be untrue or invasive, it can also be used in a more neutral, lighthearted way among close friends to describe sharing interesting, albeit private, news about others. It's not always strictly negative.

true false B2

The original meaning of "八卦" is related to ancient Chinese cosmology.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

The term "八卦" (bā guà) historically refers to the eight trigrams in Taoist cosmology, which represent the fundamental principles of reality. Its modern usage as 'gossip' is a metaphorical extension of this original meaning, possibly due to the idea of interpreting or discussing hidden patterns.

true false B2

It is common to use "八卦" to describe discussing serious academic topics.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

"八卦" refers to informal, often personal or speculative, talk. It is not used to describe discussions of serious academic or professional topics, which require formal and factual discourse.

listening B2

What kind of information is there about the celebrity?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 你听说了吗?最近网上有很多关于那个明星的八卦。
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening B2

What does the colleague like to share?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 我同事总喜欢分享一些办公室八卦。
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening B2

What kind of gossip should not be spread?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 别再传播这些没有根据的八卦了。
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking B2

این را بلند بخوانید:

我不喜欢听八卦。

تمرکز: 八卦 (bāguà)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking B2

این را بلند بخوانید:

你是不是又在打听八卦了?

تمرکز: 打听八卦 (dǎting bāguà)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking B2

این را بلند بخوانید:

我们聊点别的,别老是八卦。

تمرکز: 八卦 (bāguà)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 她爱听八卦

The correct order is 'She (她) loves (爱) to listen (听) to gossip (八卦).'

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 不要相信这些八卦

The correct order is 'Don't (不要) believe (相信) this (这些) gossip (八卦).'

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 都是一些八卦而已

The correct order is 'It's (都) just (只是) some (一些) gossip (八卦) only (而已).'

writing C1

You overheard some interesting 八卦 (bāguà) about a celebrity. Write a short paragraph to a friend, sharing this gossip but also expressing your doubt about its truthfulness. Use 八卦 at least once.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

پاسخ نمونه

你听说了吗?最近有个关于那个大明星的八卦,听说他秘密结婚了!不过,我觉得这可能是假的,明星的八卦总是很多,很难分清真假。你觉得呢? (Have you heard? There's some gossip about that big celebrity recently, I heard he secretly got married! But, I think it might be false, there's always so much celebrity gossip, it's hard to tell what's true and false. What do you think?)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing C1

Describe a situation where people are engaging in 八卦. What are they talking about, and what's your opinion on such discussions? Your answer should be at least three sentences.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

پاسخ نمونه

我的同事们午休的时候经常聚在一起八卦公司的各种事情,比如谁要升职了,或者谁和谁闹矛盾了。有时候他们会聊一些关于领导的八卦,听起来很有趣,但我觉得过度八卦不太好。因为这可能会影响工作关系,也可能是不准确的信息。 (My colleagues often gather during lunch breaks to gossip about various company matters, such as who's getting promoted or who's having conflicts with whom. Sometimes they'll talk about gossip concerning the bosses, which sounds interesting, but I think too much gossip isn't good. Because it might affect work relationships, and the information might also be inaccurate.)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing C1

Imagine you are writing a social media post about avoiding gossip. Give two reasons why people should avoid engaging in 八卦. Use 八卦 at least once.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

پاسخ نمونه

在社交媒体上,我们常常看到很多关于名人的八卦。我认为我们应该尽量避免参与传播八卦,主要有两个原因。首先,八卦很多时候都是不真实的,可能会误导他人。其次,传播八卦可能会伤害到无辜的人,甚至引发不必要的冲突。 (On social media, we often see a lot of celebrity gossip. I think we should try to avoid participating in spreading gossip, mainly for two reasons. Firstly, gossip is often untrue and can mislead others. Secondly, spreading gossip can harm innocent people and even lead to unnecessary conflicts.)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
reading C1

根据这段文字,小李对王阿姨的八卦有什么看法? (According to this passage, what is Xiao Li's opinion on Auntie Wang's gossip?)

این متن را بخوانید:

王阿姨是个爱聊天的老太太,每次见到邻居都会分享一些新鲜的八卦。她今天告诉小李,听说隔壁的小张最近谈恋爱了,对象还是个外国人。小李听了只是笑笑,觉得王阿姨的八卦虽然有趣,但常常夸大其词,不一定可信。 (Auntie Wang is an old lady who loves to chat, and every time she sees her neighbors, she shares some new gossip. Today, she told Xiao Li that she heard Xiao Zhang next door recently started dating, and the partner is even a foreigner. Xiao Li just smiled after hearing it, feeling that Auntie Wang's gossip, though interesting, often exaggerates and isn't necessarily credible.)

根据这段文字,小李对王阿姨的八卦有什么看法? (According to this passage, what is Xiao Li's opinion on Auntie Wang's gossip?)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 小李认为王阿姨的八卦很有趣但不可全信。(Xiao Li thinks Auntie Wang's gossip is interesting but not entirely credible.)

文章中提到“小李听了只是笑笑,觉得王阿姨的八卦虽然有趣,但常常夸大其词,不一定可信。”明确表达了小李的看法。(The passage states, "Xiao Li just smiled after hearing it, feeling that Auntie Wang's gossip, though interesting, often exaggerates and isn't necessarily credible," clearly expressing Xiao Li's opinion.)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 小李认为王阿姨的八卦很有趣但不可全信。(Xiao Li thinks Auntie Wang's gossip is interesting but not entirely credible.)

文章中提到“小李听了只是笑笑,觉得王阿姨的八卦虽然有趣,但常常夸大其词,不一定可信。”明确表达了小李的看法。(The passage states, "Xiao Li just smiled after hearing it, feeling that Auntie Wang's gossip, though interesting, often exaggerates and isn't necessarily credible," clearly expressing Xiao Li's opinion.)

reading C1

文中提到办公室八卦可能带来什么负面影响? (What negative effects of office gossip are mentioned in the text?)

این متن را بخوانید:

办公室里最常见的就是同事之间的八卦。有人喜欢讨论谁的穿着打扮,有人则热衷于分析领导的决策背后隐藏的“秘密”。这些八卦成为了大家茶余饭后的谈资,也一定程度上缓解了工作的压力。然而,过度沉溺于八卦可能会让人忽略真正的工作,甚至引发不必要的误会和冲突。 (The most common thing in the office is gossip among colleagues. Some like to discuss who's dressed what, while others are keen to analyze the 'secrets' hidden behind the boss's decisions. This gossip has become a topic of conversation after meals and to some extent, relieves work pressure. However, excessive indulgence in gossip might make people neglect real work and even cause unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.)

文中提到办公室八卦可能带来什么负面影响? (What negative effects of office gossip are mentioned in the text?)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 让人忽略工作,引发误会和冲突。(Make people neglect work, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.)

文章中明确指出:“过度沉溺于八卦可能会让人忽略真正的工作,甚至引发不必要的误会和冲突。” (The article explicitly states: "However, excessive indulgence in gossip might make people neglect real work and even cause unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.")

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 让人忽略工作,引发误会和冲突。(Make people neglect work, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.)

文章中明确指出:“过度沉溺于八卦可能会让人忽略真正的工作,甚至引发不必要的误会和冲突。” (The article explicitly states: "However, excessive indulgence in gossip might make people neglect real work and even cause unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.")

reading C1

关于网络八卦,文章提到了哪些担忧? (Regarding online gossip, what concerns are mentioned in the article?)

این متن را بخوانید:

在现代社会,网络上的八卦消息层出不穷,尤其是在娱乐新闻领域。很多时候,这些八卦的真实性难以考证,但却能在短时间内迅速传播,吸引大量关注。有些人认为,适当的八卦可以作为社交的润滑剂,增加人际交流的趣味性。但也有人担心,虚假的八卦会误导公众,甚至对当事人造成名誉损害。 (In modern society, online gossip news emerges endlessly, especially in the field of entertainment news. Often, the authenticity of this gossip is difficult to verify, but it can spread rapidly in a short time, attracting a lot of attention. Some people believe that appropriate gossip can serve as a social lubricant, increasing the fun of interpersonal communication. However, others worry that false gossip can mislead the public and even damage the reputation of those involved.)

关于网络八卦,文章提到了哪些担忧? (Regarding online gossip, what concerns are mentioned in the article?)

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 虚假的八卦会误导公众并损害当事人名誉。(False gossip can mislead the public and damage the reputation of those involved.)

文章中提到:“但也有人担心,虚假的八卦会误导公众,甚至对当事人造成名誉损害。” (The article mentions: "However, others worry that false gossip can mislead the public and even damage the reputation of those involved.")

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 虚假的八卦会误导公众并损害当事人名誉。(False gossip can mislead the public and damage the reputation of those involved.)

文章中提到:“但也有人担心,虚假的八卦会误导公众,甚至对当事人造成名誉损害。” (The article mentions: "However, others worry that false gossip can mislead the public and even damage the reputation of those involved.")

sentence order C1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 她喜欢八卦别人的私事

This sentence means 'She likes to gossip about other people's private matters.' The order follows a typical subject-verb-object structure with '八卦' acting as the verb 'to gossip'.

sentence order C1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 不要听信那些没有根据的八卦

This sentence means 'Don't believe those unfounded gossip.' '不要听信' means 'don't believe', followed by the object '那些没有根据的八卦' (those unfounded gossip).

sentence order C1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 他们总是在背后八卦同事

This sentence means 'They always gossip about colleagues behind their backs.' '在背后' means 'behind one's back', and '八卦同事' means 'gossip about colleagues'.

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她总是喜欢打听别人的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

Context indicates someone who likes to inquire about others' private matters, which '八卦' (gossip) fits best.

fill blank C2

网上流传着很多关于明星的___新闻。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence mentions 'news about celebrities circulating online', often referring to rumors or gossip, hence '八卦' is the most suitable.

fill blank C2

请不要传播未经证实的___,以免引起误会。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The phrase '未经证实的' (unverified) points to rumors or gossip, making '八卦' the correct choice to avoid misunderstandings.

fill blank C2

办公室里最常见的话题就是同事之间的___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

In an office setting, '八卦' (gossip) about colleagues is a common informal topic.

fill blank C2

她对这些无聊的___不感兴趣,只关注自己的事情。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The word '无聊的' (boring) combined with the context of someone not being interested in others' affairs suggests '八卦' (gossip).

fill blank C2

这些小道消息都是___,听听就好,别当真。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

'小道消息' (hearsay/rumors) directly relates to '八卦' (gossip), especially when advising not to take them seriously.

multiple choice C2

她总是喜欢和同事分享各种办公室___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The sentence implies sharing informal, often speculative, information about others in the office, which aligns with 'gossip' or '八卦'. '新闻' (news), '消息' (information/message), and '故事' (story) don't quite fit the context of casual, potentially personal, office talk.

multiple choice C2

对于那些没有根据的___,我们不应该轻易相信。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The phrase '没有根据的' (unsubstantiated) strongly suggests 'gossip' or '八卦'. While '传闻' (rumor) is close, '八卦' often implies a more casual and social sharing of such unsubstantiated information. '言论' (statements) and '评论' (comments) are more formal and general.

multiple choice C2

媒体热衷于挖掘明星的___,以吸引眼球。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 八卦

The media's pursuit of '八卦' (gossip) about celebrities is a common phenomenon to attract attention. While '隐私' (privacy) is related, '八卦' specifically refers to the juicy, often speculative details. '生活' (life) and '动态' (developments) are too broad.

true false C2

在正式的商务会议中,分享关于同事的八卦是建立良好职业关系的有效方式。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Sharing gossip in a formal business setting is generally considered unprofessional and detrimental to professional relationships, not effective.

true false C2

“八卦”一词通常带有贬义,指那些不负责任或未经证实的小道消息。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

The term '八卦' indeed often carries a negative connotation, referring to irresponsible or unverified rumors and hearsay.

true false C2

为了避免误解,我们应该积极传播办公室八卦,让所有人都了解情况。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Spreading office gossip is more likely to create misunderstandings and negatively impact morale, rather than clarify situations.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 她们 在 八卦 最近 的 明星 绯闻

This sentence means 'They are gossiping about the latest celebrity scandal.' The structure follows Subject-Verb-Object pattern, with '八卦' acting as the verb 'to gossip'.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 别 听信 那些 八卦 , 很多 都 是 假的

This sentence means 'Don't believe those gossips, many of them are fake.' '别听信' means 'don't believe', and '八卦' here functions as a noun, 'gossip'.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 他 总是 喜欢 打听 别人 的 八卦

This sentence means 'He always likes to inquire about other people's gossip.' '打听' means 'to inquire about', and '八卦' is the object of '打听'.

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