畅谈

chàngtán

to talk freely

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 畅谈 (chàngtán) means to talk freely and openly, often implying a relaxed and uninhibited conversation. It is commonly used when people share thoughts, feelings, or ideas without reservation.

Contexts

This word is often used in social or formal settings where participants feel comfortable expressing themselves, such as meetings, friendly gatherings, or reunions.

Common Collocations

  • 畅谈未来 (chàngtán wèilái): to talk freely about the future
  • 畅谈感受 (chàngtán gǎnshòu): to openly share feelings
  • 畅谈经验 (chàngtán jīngyàn): to freely discuss experiences

Register and Tone

畅谈 carries a positive and warm tone, suggesting openness and sincerity. It is more formal than casual chat words like 聊天 but less formal than 演讲 (speech).

Tips

Avoid confusing 畅谈 with simple 'talk' verbs like or 聊天; 畅谈 emphasizes the smoothness and openness of the conversation, often with a sense of enjoyment or depth.

Example Sentences

我们在咖啡馆里畅谈了很多关于未来的计划。

Wǒmen zài kāfēiguǎn lǐ chàngtán le hěn duō guānyú wèilái de jìhuà.

We had a free and open talk about many plans for the future in the café.

在会议上,大家畅谈了各自的看法和建议。

Zài huìyì shàng, dàjiā chàngtán le gèzì de kànfǎ hé jiànyì.

At the meeting, everyone openly discussed their opinions and suggestions.

老朋友久别重逢,晚上在酒吧里畅谈至深夜。

Lǎo péngyǒu jiǔbié chóngféng, wǎnshàng zài jiǔbā lǐ chàngtán zhì shēnyè.

Old friends reunited after a long time and talked freely until late at night