漂亮话 (piāo) — fine-sounding but empty words, lip service

Définition

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

Exemples

  • 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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