Definition
侃侃而谈 describes speaking with confidence, ease, and composure, always in a positive sense. Its near-synonym 夸夸其谈 also means 'talk at length' but carries a strong negative connotation of boasting or empty talk. Use 侃侃而谈 for admirable, assured speech; use 夸夸其谈 for bombastic, insubstantial bluster.
phrase
to speak with confidence and ease
Examples
- 侃侃而谈，。Tā zài huìyì shàng kǎn kǎn ér tán, yíngdé le dàjiā de zhǎngshēng.He spoke confidently at the meeting and won everyone's applause.
- 侃侃而谈，。Miànshì shí tā kǎn kǎn ér tán, gěi miànshìguān liúxià le shēnkè de yìnxiàng.During the interview he spoke with assurance, leaving a deep impression on the interviewer.
- ，侃侃而谈。Zuòwéi yì míng wàijiāoguān, tā bìxū xuéhuì zài gèzhǒng chǎnghé kǎn kǎn ér tán.As a diplomat, he must learn to speak confidently in all kinds of situations.
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