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What does Irene mean by saying this?

This word means gossip.

Shuowen is an ancient style, also known as ZaShuo. This style is generally used to explain things, make comments or record things, aiming at clarifying a certain truth and giving people enlightenment or clear aspirations.

In Ailian Shuo and other similar styles, the function of Shuo is to explain some truth by commenting or describing things.