Senses
搭讪/ 搭訕 to strike up a conversation
To start a conversation with someone, often with the intention of getting to know them or hitting on them.
搭讪/ 搭訕 to make small talk to avoid awkwardness
To speak or find something to say in order to ease an embarrassing situation or end an awkward silence.
搭讪/ 搭訕 to give an evasive response
To say something perfunctory or evasive in order to get out of an awkward situation or to leave