kǎnkǎn

侃侃

Word · Adjective

speak calmly and assuredly; with composure

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

speaking calmly and confidently; with composure

literary

A literary term used to describe someone speaking in an articulate, unhurried, and self-assured manner. It often carries a positive connotation of eloquence and confidence.

Zài在
zhòng众
rén人
miàn面
qián前
 ,
tā他
kǎn侃
kǎn侃
ér而
tán谈
 ,
háo毫
bù不
qiè怯
chǎng场
 。

In front of the crowd, he spoke eloquently and without any stage fright.

Tā他
shén神
sè色
zì自
ruò若
 ,
kǎn侃
kǎn侃
ér而
tán谈
zì自
jǐ己
de的
jiàn见
jiě解
 。

He looked perfectly composed and spoke assuredly about his views.

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Miàn面
duì对
jì记
zhě者
de的
jiān尖
ruì锐
tí提
wèn问
 ,
zhè这
wèi位
fā发
yán言
rén人
kǎn侃
kǎn侃
zuò作
dá答
 。

Facing the reporter's sharp questions, the spokesperson answered with poise and assurance.