口舌kǒushé 1.因说话而引起的误会或纠纷{dispute or misunderstanding caused by gossip}: ～是非。{disputes and quarrels} 2.指劝说、争辩、交涉时说的话{talk sb. around (when persuading, contesting, or negotiating)}: 指导员费了很多的～,才说服他躺下来休息。{It took the instructor a lot of breath to convince him to lie down and rest.}