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插嘴 is formed from the characters 插 (to insert) and 嘴 (mouth), combining into a verb-object structure that literally means 'insert mouth'. This directly metaphorizes the act of interjecting into a conversation, thus meaning to interrupt or speak out of turn.

Word Definition - 插嘴

chā zuǐ to interrupt (sb talking); to butt in; to cut into a conversation

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