站著說話不腰疼

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station; to stand; to halt
station; to stand; to halt; to stop
 
particle indicating the successful result of a verb; to touch; to come in contact with
particle indicating the successful result of a verb; to touch; to come in contact with; to feel; to be affected by; to catch fire; to fall asleep; to burn; particle attached after verb to indicate action in progress, like ‑ing ending; to make known; to show; to prove; to write; book; outstanding; to wear (clothes); to contact; to use; to apply; catch; receive; suffer
 
to speak; to talk; to chat not; no
waist; lower back; pocket
waist; lower back; pocket; middle
 
(it) hurts; love fondly; ache
(it) hurts; love fondly; ache; pain; sore
 
trad. (站著說話不腰疼/站着說話不腰疼/站着説話不腰疼) / 說話/説話
simp. (站着说话不腰疼) 说话
Literally: “[someone's] back does not hurt if speaking while standing”.

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站著說話不腰疼

  1. being inconsiderate of other's feelings; being unable to put oneself in the place of another, especially when someone is making cynical comments about a person's situation