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Chinese
kǎnkǎnértán
Meaning: to speak confidently and at length; to discourse fluently
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example

他在會議上侃侃而談,清楚說明改革的目標與挑戰。
他在会议上侃侃而谈,清楚说明改革的目标与挑战。
At the meeting, he spoke confidently and explained the goals and challenges of the reform clearly.

Usage Notes

This four-character idiom describes someone speaking freely, confidently, and without hesitation, often in a formal or public setting.

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