插嘴

chā zuǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to interrupt (sb talking)
2. to butt in
3. to cut into a conversation

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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闭嘴

bì zuǐ

same as 閉上嘴巴|闭上嘴巴

to shut up, the opposite of interrupting

Synonyms

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插话

chā huà

to interrupt (sb speaking)

also means to interrupt or cut in during a conversation

Usage notes

Common mistakes

插嘴 implies interrupting rudely, often used in negative imperatives like 别插嘴 (Don't interrupt). Avoid using it in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

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大人说话时，小孩子别插嘴。

When adults are talking, children should not interrupt.

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Child Words of 插嘴

mouth

to insert

插嘴