Chinese phrase
换个话题 huàn gè huà tí
Meaning
change the subject
When to use it
It suggests moving to a different topic of conversation. It is often used when the current subject feels awkward, sensitive, or finished, and its tone can be gentle or practical.
Example dialogue
这话有点尴尬，我们换个话题吧。 zhè huà yóu diǎn gān gà wǒ men huàn gè huà tí ba
This is a little awkward, so let's change the subject.
好，你想聊什么？ hǎo nǐ xiǎng liáo shén me
Sure, what do you want to talk about?