tireless and engaging in speech; eloquent; fluent
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
talking tirelessly or engagingly; eloquent and moving
Typically used in set four-character phrases such as 娓娓而谈, 娓娓动听, and 娓娓道来. Describes speech that is continuous, fluent, and pleasant to listen to.
Lǎo老
xiān先
shēng生
wěi娓
wěi娓
ér而
tán谈
，
jiǎng讲
shù述
le了
nà那
duàn段
chén尘
fēng封
de的
lì历
shǐ史
。
The old gentleman spoke engagingly, recounting that long-sealed history.
Tā她
de的
gē歌
shēng声
wěi娓
wěi娓
dòng动
tīng听
，
dǎ打
dòng动
le了
zài在
chǎng场
de的
měi每
yī一
gè个
rén人
。
Her singing was so melodious and moving that it touched everyone present.
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Tā他
wěi娓
wěi娓
dào道
lái来
，
bǎ把
zì自
jǐ己
de的
chuàng创
yè业
jīng经
lì历
shuō说
de得
shí十
fēn分
jīng精
cǎi彩
。
He narrated in an engaging manner, describing his entrepreneurial journey wonderfully.