谈吐

談吐

tántǔ

noun #25,492

Meanings

1 manner of speaking
2 way of expressing oneself
3 conversational style

Characters

talk, chat, discuss

spit out, utter

Examples

他谈吐优雅，给面试官留下了深刻的印象。

Tā tántǔ yōuyǎ, gěi miànshìguān liúxiàle shēnkè de yìnxiàng.

His refined manner of speaking made a strong impression on the interviewer.

她谈吐不凡，一看就是受过良好教育的人。

Tā tántǔ bùfán, yī kàn jiùshì shòuguò liánghǎo jiàoyù de rén.

Her exceptional conversational style showed right away that she was well-educated.

谈吐举止是一个人修养的体现。

Tántǔ jǔzhǐ shì yī gè rén xiūyǎng de tǐxiàn.

One's manner of speaking and behavior reflects one's refinement.

Tips

usage

谈吐 specifically refers to the style and quality of one's speech — clarity, vocabulary, tone. Often used with complimentary adjectives like 优雅 (elegant) or 得体 (appropriate).

Stroke Order

谈 tán

吐 tǔ