talk about various things; comment on
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesverb
to make various comments (when antonymous adjectives are inserted)
neutralCommonly used with antonymous adjective pairs (e.g., 长/短, 黑/白) to indicate making comments, often critical or gossiping, about various matters.
Don't gossip about others behind their backs.
He always likes to arbitrarily judge right and wrong, commenting on others' affairs.
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Don't make irresponsible remarks behind people's backs.
verb
to chat about various things indiscriminately (when nouns or related adjectives are inserted)
informalUsed when speakers jump from topic to topic, or when discussing various unrelated matters. Often implies casual, wide-ranging conversation.
They sat together chatting about all sorts of things for a whole afternoon.
When old friends meet, they always talk about the past and present, discussing everything under the sun.
verb
to exchange affectionate words; to speak intimately (when affectionate terms are inserted)
neutralUsed when people express closeness, warmth, or intimacy in conversation. Often implies bonding or establishing rapport.
The two hit it off immediately, exchanging warm and intimate words as if they were old friends of many years.
They huddled together speaking sweet words to each other, extremely affectionate.
verb
to emphasize repeatedly; to speak at great length (when numerals indicating quantity are inserted)
neutralUsed to indicate that someone speaks extensively, emphasizes something repeatedly, or uses many words to explain something.
No matter how much is said, safety is the most important thing.
The teacher emphasized it over and over again, but he just wouldn't listen.
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After all is said and done, it's still this truth.