闢謠〔辟谣〕 pik¹ jiu⁴ {pì yáo}

1. to refute a rumor
2. to deny

闢室〔辟-〕 pik¹ sat¹ {pì shì}

1. lit. to open a room
2. fig. to settle in a quiet room
3. behind closed doors

闢室密談〔辟--谈〕 pik¹ sat¹ mat⁶ taam⁴ {pì shì mì tán}

to discuss behind closed doors