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议论风生

議論風生
yìlùnfēngshēng
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 to discuss with wide-ranging eloquence
  2. 2 lively and witty conversation
  3. 3 (of discussion) animated and brilliant

Examples

茶馆里几位老先生议论风生。
Cháguǎn lǐ jǐ wèi lǎo xiānsheng yìlùnfēngshēng.
In the teahouse a few old gentlemen carried on a lively, wide-ranging discussion.
饭桌上他议论风生，谈古论今。
Fànzhuō shàng tā yìlùnfēngshēng, tángǔlùnjīn.
At the dinner table he held forth brilliantly, ranging from past to present.
学者们议论风生，讨论非常热烈。
Xuézhěmen yìlùnfēngshēng, tǎolùn fēicháng rèliè.
The scholars debated with wit and energy, the discussion truly lively.

Tips

register
Literary and complimentary. Use it to praise someone's eloquence and breadth of conversation, not just chatter.
history
From 王暐's Song-dynasty 《道山清话》, contrasting two younger brothers' 议论风生 with their older brother 韩持国's solemn silence.

Stroke Order

议 yì
论 lùn
风 fēng
生 shēng