话题 (huà tí) — topic, subject (of a talk or conversation)

Definition

话题 is 'topic of conversation' — the subject people are talking about. 主题 is more formal and written, used for themes of a speech, event, or work.

noun
topicsubject (of a talk or conversation)
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Examples

  • 话题
    Wǒ men huàn gè huà tí ba.
    Let's change the topic.
  • 话题
    Dà jiā duì zhè ge huà tí hěn gǎn xìng qù.
    Everyone is very interested in this topic.
  • Jīn tiān de huà tí shì guān yú lǚ xíng.
    Today's topic is about travel.

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