Definition
谈吐 is a formal noun that refers to a person's style or manner of speaking in conversation — not what they say, but how they say it: the choice of words, tone, and overall elegance. It often collocates with adjectives like 文雅 (refined), 粗俗 (vulgar), or 幽默 (humorous), and is used to comment on someone's social polish or education level.
n.
(formal) manner of speakingconversational style
Examples
- 谈吐，。Tā de tán tǔ fēicháng wényǎ, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn shūfu.His conversational style is very refined and makes people feel comfortable.
- 谈吐。Yí ge rén de tán tǔ wǎngwǎng fǎnyìng le tā de xiūyǎng.A person's manner of speaking often reflects their cultivation.
- 谈吐。Tā bù xǐhuan nà rén de cūsú tán tǔ.He doesn't like that person's vulgar manner of speaking.
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