claptrap in Chinese
claptrap in Chinese is 胡话 — claptrap means talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
claptrap in Chinese
胡话
Pronounced: hú huà
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
What does "claptrap" mean?
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noun Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
"The politician's speech was mostly claptrap with no real substance."
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claptrap in a sentence
- The politician's speech was mostly claptrap with no real substance.
- Don't believe the claptrap in that advert.
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What is "claptrap" in Chinese?
"claptrap" in Chinese is 胡话. claptrap means: Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
How do you pronounce 胡话?
"claptrap" in Chinese is 胡话, pronounced "hú huà".
How do you use "claptrap" in a sentence?
Example: "The politician's speech was mostly claptrap with no real substance." In Chinese, "claptrap" is 胡话.
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