- 人言可畏 rényánkěwèi gossip is a fearful thingpublic opinion or rumors are powerful and can be dangerous; often refers to the fear caused by malicious gossip or slander
- 人言啧啧 rényánzézé everyone comments disapprovingly(idiom) there is much unfavorable comment or widespread disapproval among the people
- 不恤人言 bùxùrényán to ignore gossip(idiom) to do what is right regardless of what others say; not to worry about public criticism or gossip
- 不听老人言，吃亏在眼前 bùtīnglǎorényánchīkuīzàiyǎnqián ignore your elders at your peril(idiom) you will suffer the consequences if you do not listen to the advice of your elders or those with more experience
- 人言籍籍 rényánjíjí tongues are wagging(idiom) there is widespread talk; many people are talking about someone or something; public opinion is in an uproar
