Definition
津津乐道 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'to talk about something with great relish and enthusiasm'. The literal image is 'saliva flowing with pleasure', but the actual usage describes people who enjoy discussing a topic so much that they dwell on it. You can use it as a verb phrase with 对 (e.g., 对某事津津乐道) or as an adverb with 地 (e.g., 津津乐道地谈论). It carries a positive, lively tone.
f.e.
to talk about with great relish and enthusiasm
Examples
- 津津乐道。Tā duì zìjǐ de chéngjiù jīn jīn lè dào.He talks with great relish about his own achievements.
- 津津乐道。Péngyoumen duì nà bù diànyǐng jīn jīn lè dào.Friends talk with great relish about that movie.
- 津津乐道。Tā jīn jīn lè dào de jiǎng qǐ zìjǐ de lǚxíng jīnglì.He talked with great relish about his travel experiences.
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