侃侃而谈

kǎn kǎn ér tán

  • Meaning

    Literal

    To speak unhurriedly and with the confidence that you are correct

    Usage

    -

  • Connotation

    Positive

  • Usage Examples

    小明在讲演比赛时,不拿稿子也能侃侃而谈 | Xiǎomíng zài jiǎngyǎn bǐsài shí, bù ná gǎozi yě néng kǎnkǎnértán
    During speech competitions, Little Ming can speak calmly and assuredly even without using notes
    [Source]

    非常感谢你给我这个机会让我在这可以侃侃而谈,分享我这微不足道的经验 | Fēicháng gǎnxiè nǐ gěi wǒ zhè ge jīhuì ràng wǒ zài zhè kěyǐ kǎnkǎnértán, fēnxiǎng wǒ zhè wēibùzúdào de jīngyàn
    I'm very grateful that you've given me the opportunity to speak here and share my insignificant experiences
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《论语》(Lún Yǔ), or the Analects of Confucius

  • Story

    This chengyu comes from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

  • Citations and Helpful Resources

    • 汉语成语小词典 (hànyǔ chéngyǔ xiǎo cídiǎn)
    • 现代汉语规范词典 (xiàndài hànyǔ guīfàn cídiǎn)
    • 多功能成语词典 (duō gōngnéng chéngyǔ cídiǎn)
    • 汉语大词典 (hànyǔ dà cídiǎn)
    • ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary
    • Pleco Basic Chinese-English Dictionary
    • 百度百科[x]