yí​rén​kǒu​shí

to give cause for gossip

Senses

贻人口实/ 貽人口實 yí​rén​kǒu​shí to give cause for gossip

To give people grounds for talk or criticism; to leave oneself open to ridicule due to careless words or actions. Referred to in the classic Book of History.

References

same_as 贻人口实/貽人口實 予人口实/予人口實