畅谈 chàngtán to talk freely
to talk freely; to discuss without inhibition
How to remember 畅谈: 畅 freely + 谈 talk over = to talk freely.
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How it is used
- To chat freely and at length - 畅谈理想 (chàngtán lǐxiǎng) to talk openly about one's dreams.
- The 畅 (unimpeded) signals a relaxed, flowing, uninhibited conversation, often warm and lengthy.
- More expressive than plain 谈 (tán); implies enjoyment and free flow, common in reunions and interviews.