吵嘴

• 拼音: chǎo zuǐ
• 汉字拆解: 吵 = 口 (mouth) + 少 (few, phonetic); 嘴 = 口 (mouth) + 觜 (beak)

含义

To quarrel; to have a verbal argument. A heated exchange of words, usually between people who know each other.

Describes verbal fighting, typically between family members, couples, or acquaintances. Less formal than 争吵. Common in descriptions of domestic disputes or petty arguments.

例句

1. 隔壁邻居夫妻俩又在吵嘴了。
2. 小事不值得吵嘴，退一步海阔天空。
3. 他们吵嘴归吵嘴，感情还是很好的。

用法指南

语境: family, relationships, everyday

语气: informal

正确说法

• 别为这点小事吵嘴了。(Don't quarrel over such a small thing.)
• 两口子吵嘴是正常的，但要及时和解。(It's normal for couples to argue, but they should make up quickly.)

错误说法

• 两国政府吵嘴 (吵嘴 is too colloquial for formal disputes — use 争执 or 争论 for diplomatic/official contexts)

起源与历史

Compound of 吵 (to quarrel, make noise) and 嘴 (mouth). Literally 'fighting with mouths.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal