Definition
搭话 is a separable verb (离合词) composed of 搭 (to put up, to add) and 话 (words, speech). It means to start a conversation with someone or to respond in a conversation. As a separable verb, 搭话 can split: you can insert elements like 了 or measure words (e.g., 句) or durations between 搭 and 话, such as 搭了几句话 (exchanged a few words).
v.o.
to strike up a conversationto talk to (someone)to answerto reply
Examples
- 搭话。Zài jùhuì shàng wǒ bù gǎn gēn mòshēngrén dā huà.At the party, I didn't dare strike up a conversation with strangers.
- 。Tā gēn wǒ dā le jǐ jù huà jiù cōngcōng zǒu le.He exchanged a few words with me and then left in a hurry.
- ，搭话。Wǒ wèn le hǎo jǐ shēng, tā dōu méi dā huà.I called out several times, but he didn't answer.
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