侃侃而谈 (kǎn kǎn ér tán) — to speak with confidence and ease
Definition
Means speaking calmly and confidently, with substance. Unlike 夸夸其谈, the talk here is well-grounded, not empty or boastful.
phrase
to speak with confidence and ease
Examples
- 侃侃而谈，。Tā zài huì yì shàng kǎn kǎn ér tán, yíng dé le dà jiā de zhǎng shēng.He spoke confidently at the meeting and won everyone's applause.
- 侃侃而谈，。Miàn shì shí tā kǎn kǎn ér tán, gěi miàn shì guān liú xià le shēn kè de yìn xiàng.During the interview he spoke with assurance, leaving a deep impression on the interviewer.
- ，侃侃而谈。Zuò wéi yì míng wài jiāo guān, tā bì xū xué huì zài gè zhǒng chǎng hé kǎn kǎn ér tán.As a diplomat, he must learn to speak confidently in all kinds of situations.
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