聊 (liáo) — to chat
Definition
聊 is a casual verb meaning 'to chat' — usually used with a topic (聊什么) or companion (和朋友聊). More casual than 谈, which means a more focused talk or discussion.
verb
to chat
Examples
- 聊。Wǒ men xǐ huan yì qǐ liáo.We like to chat together.
- 聊？Nǐ liáo le shén me?What did you chat about?
- 聊。Tā jīng cháng zài diàn huà shàng hé péng you liáo.He often chats with friends on the phone.
Grammar
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