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small talk in Chinese

small talk in Chinese is 廢話.

small talk in Chinese

廢話

noun

Pronounced: fèi huà

(idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically regarding innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "small talk" in Chinese?

"small talk" in Chinese is 廢話.

How do you pronounce 廢話?

"small talk" in Chinese is 廢話, pronounced "fèi huà".

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