泛泛而谈 fàn fàn ér tán

to speak in general terms

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 46508th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to speak in general terms

Characters

Character Meaning
泛 fàn HSK 5
general; extensive; to float
泛 fàn HSK 5
general; extensive; to float
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
谈 tán HSK 4
to discuss; to speak; to talk