谈笑风生 (tán xiào fēng shēng) — to talk cheerfully and humorously; to engage in lively and witty conversation
Definition
Literally 'talk, laugh, wind, rise' — an idiom meaning a person chats and jokes so easily it seems to put wind in the air, painting a vivid, relaxed social scene. Often used for speakers or hosts whose conversation is warm and witty.
idiom
to talk cheerfully and humorouslyto engage in lively and witty conversation
Examples
- 谈笑风生，。Tā men zuò zài chá guǎn lǐ tán xiào fēng shēng, qì fen fēi cháng qīng sōng.They sat in the teahouse talking cheerfully, the atmosphere was very relaxed.
- 谈笑风生，。Zhè wèi jiào shòu zài wǎn huì shàng tán xiào fēng shēng, xī yǐn le suǒ yǒu rén de zhù yì.This professor talked cheerfully at the party, attracting everyone's attention.
- ，谈笑风生。Lǎo péng you jiàn miàn, zǒng shì miǎn bù liǎo tán xiào fēng shēng yì fān.When old friends meet, they inevitably engage in lively conversation.
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