漂亮话 (piāo) — fine-sounding but empty words, lip service
Definition
漂亮话 refers to flattering or well-crafted words that sound nice but carry no real commitment or substance — often paired with 说 to mean 'paying lip service' or 'just talking a good game'.
noun
fine-sounding but empty wordslip service
Examples
- 漂亮话，。Tā zǒng shì shuō piāo, cóng bú duì xiàn.He always says fine words but never delivers.
- 漂亮话，。Bié tīng tā de piāo, tā zhǐ shì zài fū yǎn.Don't listen to his fine words; he's just being perfunctory.
- 漂亮话，。Zhè xiē piāo tīng qǐ lái hǎo tīng, dàn méi yǒu rèn hé shí jì yì yì.These fine-sounding words sound nice but have no practical meaning.
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