Definition
聊 (liáo) is a casual verb meaning 'to chat' — you can chat about something (聊工作) or just chat. 聊天儿 (liáo tiān r) is a set phrase for the activity of chatting itself, while 谈 (tán) is more formal and implies discussion. 交谈 (jiāo tán) is even more formal, for a mutual conversation.
verb
to chat
Easily confused
- 料liàosound-alikematerial; stuff (used in making things)
- 料liàosound-aliketo expect, to anticipate (often in 料到, 没料到)
Examples
- 聊。Wǒmen xǐhuan yìqǐ liáo.We like to chat together.
- 聊？Nǐ liáo le shénme?What did you chat about?
- 聊。Tā jīngcháng zài diànhuà shàng hé péngyou liáo.He often chats with friends on the phone.
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