Definition
搭讪 means to strike up a conversation, especially with someone you don't know, often with a romantic or social intent. It can also mean to give a vague or evasive response to avoid answering directly. In Chinese culture, the first sense is much more common, especially in dating or social scenarios where one person initiates contact with a stranger.
v.
to strike up a conversation (especially with a stranger, often with romantic intent)to give an evasive or non-committal reply
Examples
- ，搭讪。Zài jiǔbā lǐ, tā zhǔdòng dā shàn le yí gè nǚhái.In the bar, he proactively struck up a conversation with a girl.
- ，搭讪。Bèi wèn dào nà ge wèntí shí, tā dā shàn le jǐ jù.When asked that question, he gave a few evasive replies.
- ，搭讪。Tā hàixiū, bù gǎn hé biérén dā shàn.He is shy and doesn't dare to strike up conversations with others.
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