to interrupt (sb talking) · to butt in · to cut into a conversation

chā zuǐ

ch+ā·1st tonez+uǐ·3rd tone

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Beth has a strong habit of interrupting people while they are talking.

贝丝很喜欢在别人说话的时候插嘴。

Please don't interrupt me while I'm talking.

我说话的时候请你不要插嘴。

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