话不投机 (huà bú) — when conversation becomes disagreeable or hostile; to be unable to carry on a pleasant talk
Definition
A set idiom for when two people can't get along in conversation — the views, temperaments, or moods don't click. Sets up an awkward, unproductive talk, often leading to arguments or silence.
idiom
when conversation becomes disagreeable or hostileto be unable to carry on a pleasant talk
Examples
- 话不投机，。Wǒ men liǎ huà bú, shuō bú dào jǐ jù huà jiù chǎo qǐ lái.We two can't have a pleasant talk; after a few words we start arguing.
- 话不投机，。Gēn nà zhǒng rén huà bú, hái shì shǎo shuō huà bǐ jiào hǎo.With that kind of person the conversation is disagreeable; it's better to talk less.
- 话不投机，。Tā men yí jiàn miàn jiù gǎn jué huà bú, qì fen hěn gān gà.As soon as they met, they felt the conversation was not going well, and the atmosphere was very awkward.
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