Definition
寒喧 is a formal verb meaning 'to exchange pleasantries' or 'to make small talk', often starting with a few remarks about the weather or other neutral topics. It is used in polite social or professional contexts — in writing or formal speech — to describe the initial polite conversation before getting down to business. It is more specific than 聊天 (casual chat) and carries a slightly literary flavor.
v
to exchange conventional greetingsto make small talk (especially about the weather as a conversation starter)
Examples
- 寒喧，。Tāmen yī jiànmiàn jiù xiān hán xuān le jǐ jù, ránhòu cái kāishǐ gōngzuò.They exchanged a few pleasantries upon meeting, then got to work.
- ，寒喧。Zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, rénmen chángcháng yǐ hán xuān zuòwéi tánhuà de kāitóu.In formal settings, people often start conversations with small talk.
- 寒喧，。Tā bù shàncháng hán xuān, měi cì jiànmiàn dōu zhíjiē shuō zhèngshì.He's not good at making small talk; he goes straight to business every time.
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