Chinese word

畅谈

Pronunciation

Pinyinchàng tán

Meaning

  • verbtalk openly

Example

他们在会上畅谈了各自的看法。tā men zài huì shàng chàng tán le gè zì de kàn fǎ

They talked openly about their views at the meeting.

Illustration for 畅谈 (talk openly)

More examples

在聚会上，他们畅谈了各自的工作经验。zài jù huì shàng tā men chàng tán le gè zì de gōng zuò jīng yàn

At the gathering, they talked openly about their respective work experiences.

Core concept

An unblocked exchange in which people share views and feelings freely.

Common phrases

  • 畅谈看法chàng tán kàn fǎ

    talk openly about views

  • 畅谈经验chàng tán jīng yàn

    talk openly about experiences

  • 畅谈心声chàng tán xīn shēng

    share one's true feelings openly

Similar words

交谈jiāo tán: Talk directly with another person or group in a two-way conversation.
讨论tǎo lùn: Discuss a problem or topic by sharing views and examining it together.
聊天liáo tiān: Chat casually about everyday matters or recent events while spending time together.
交流jiāo liú: Exchange ideas and information with each other.

Definition in Chinese

在某一话题上自由而坦率地交换意见或叙述感受。zài mǒu yí huà tí shàng zì yóu ér tǎn shuài dì jiāo huàn yì jiàn huò xù shù gǎn shòu

Word origin

畅谈 (chàngtán, "talk freely") combines 畅 (chàng, "smooth and unimpeded") with 谈 (tán, "talk"), giving the image of speech that moves without restraint.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, it often suits a sustained sharing of experiences or views, such as at a meeting, more than a brief exchange of small talk.

Other meanings

  • talk togetherverb
  • speak passionatelyverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 畅谈会chàng tán huìdiscussion sessionnoun

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