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泛泛而谈
fàn​fàn'ér​tán

to talk in generalities

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 泛 fàn
    reduplication
    superficial
    superficial; vague; lacking depth
  2. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  3. 谈 談 tán verb
    to talk
    to speak, talk, or converse; to discuss something with others