eight trigrams; gossip
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
the eight trigrams; a system of divination symbols
formalA fundamental concept in ancient Chinese philosophy (I Ching) and cosmology, using combinations of three broken (yin) and unbroken (yang) lines. The eight trigrams represent natural elements and phenomena, and their 64 combinations are used for divination and explaining the world.
The eight trigrams originated from ancient divination practices.
The I Ching provides a detailed discussion of the eight trigrams.
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The Qian trigram represents heaven, and the Kun trigram represents earth.
This pattern is designed based on the principles of the eight trigrams.
adjective
gossipy; sensational; unfounded
informalA modern, informal extension of the term, commonly used to describe trivial, sensational, or unverified news and rumors, especially about celebrities or personal affairs.
Don't believe those gossipy news stories.
They are always gossiping in the break room.
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This claim is too sensational and completely unfounded.
She is very gossipy about celebrities' private lives.