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话柄
huà​bǐng

pretext

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  • created sense approved 话柄/話柄 · huà​bǐng · pretext 2026/03/04

    话柄 / 話柄

    huà​bǐng

    pretext

    a pretext for gossip or a matter for derision; something others can seize upon to talk about or ridicule

    他那次酒后失态的行为成了大家茶余饭后的话柄。

    noun

    created sense Mar 4, 2026, 02:25 AM

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