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套话
tào​huà

polite expressions

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 客套话 kè​tào​huà polite formulas
    Conventional greetings or polite remarks used in social situations, such as when welcoming a guest or showing courtesy.
  • 话里套话 huà​lǐ​tào​huà digress
    To touch upon other matters or tangential topics while discussing a central subject