包打听

包打听:

Literally means:

well-informed person; detective

Actually means:

In the old times, it means the scout from the police court. It now refers to a person who likes to inquire for information or who is well-informed. Derogatory.

It means a private detective, or spy (or spy agency) who collects and provides intelligence.

旧时巡捕房中的侦缉人员。又指喜欢打听消息或知道很多消息的人。含有贬义。

指私家侦探，或专门搜集并提供消息的个人或机构。