Definition
This chengyu (four-character idiom) describes people chatting and laughing in a lively, witty, and engaging way — the conversation flows naturally and cheerfully. It's often used in social settings like dinners, parties, or casual gatherings. The literal meaning ('talk, laugh, wind, life') evokes the image of conversation as fresh and free as the breeze.
f.e.
to talk cheerfully and humorouslyto engage in lively and witty conversation
Examples
- 谈笑风生，。Tāmen zuò zài cháguǎn lǐ tán xiào fēng shēng, qìfēn fēicháng qīngsōng.They sat in the teahouse talking cheerfully, the atmosphere was very relaxed.
- 谈笑风生，。Zhè wèi jiàoshòu zài wǎnhuì shàng tán xiào fēng shēng, xīyǐn le suǒyǒu rén de zhùyì.This professor talked cheerfully at the party, attracting everyone's attention.
- ，谈笑风生。Lǎo péngyou jiànmiàn, zǒngshì miǎn bù liǎo tán xiào fēng shēng yì fān.When old friends meet, they inevitably engage in lively conversation.
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