侃侃而谈 (kǎn kǎn ér tán): to speak frankly with assurance

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7

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Pinyin
Meaning: to speak frankly with assurance
Characters: 4
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to speak frankly with assurance

Chinese explanation

形容说话理直气壮、从容不迫的样子，通常指在众人面前不慌不忙地陈述自己的看法或见解。

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HSK 4

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HSK 4

to speak

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Example sentences

During the interview, he spoke confidently and fluently to the several examiners, explaining his project experience very clearly.

At the international conference, that scientist spoke confidently and fluently, introducing her latest research findings in fluent English.

At the graduation ceremony, as the student representative, he spoke confidently and fluently, sharing his growth and reflections from four years of university.

When talking about his beloved football, he, who is usually quiet and taciturn, surprisingly spoke confidently and fluently, from tactics to star players, unable to stop.

Although it was her first time participating in a debate competition, she still spoke confidently and fluently, refuting the opponent's views with strong evidence.

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