言谈

言談

yántán

noun #28,746

Meanings

1 speech
2 discourse
3 what one says
4 manner of speaking

Characters

words; speech; to speak

to talk; to discuss

Examples

从他的言谈举止可以看出他受过良好的教育。

Cóng tā de yántán jǔzhǐ kěyǐ kàn chū tā shòuguò liánghǎo de jiàoyù.

From his speech and demeanor, you can tell he has received a good education.

她的言谈风趣幽默，让大家都很开心。

Tā de yántán fēngqù yōumò, ràng dàjiā dōu hěn kāixīn.

Her speech is witty and humorous, making everyone happy.

Tips

usage

言谈 often appears in the set phrase 言谈举止 (yántán jǔzhǐ), meaning 'speech and behavior' or 'words and actions' — a person's overall manner of presenting themselves.

Stroke Order

言 yán

谈 tán