促膝长谈 (cù xī cháng) — to have an intimate, heart-to-heart talk (sitting knee to knee)
Definition
A chengyu meaning a long, intimate heart-to-heart talk between close friends or family — usually face-to-face and unhurried. It implies emotional closeness and depth, more than a casual chat.
verb
to have an intimateheart-to-heart talk (sitting knee to knee)
Examples
- 促膝长谈，。Wǒ men zuó wǎn cù xī cháng, liáo dào le líng chén sān diǎn.We had a heart-to-heart talk last night and chatted until three in the morning.
- ，促膝长谈。Lǎo péng you jiàn miàn, miǎn bù liǎo cù xī cháng yì fān.When old friends meet, they can't avoid having an intimate talk.
- 促膝长谈，。Tā men zuò zài shā fā shàng cù xī cháng, fēn xiǎng bǐ cǐ de xīn shì.They sat on the sofa and had a heart-to-heart talk, sharing each other's worries.
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