Senses
清谈/ 清談 pure talk
Originally referring to the philosophical discourse on Daoist metaphysics during the Wei and Jin dynasties; in modern use, refers to impractical or empty talk that avoids reality
清谈/ 清談 to chat
(literary) To engage in high-minded conversation, light intellectual chat, or polite social talk
清谈/ 清談 your conversation
A polite or honorific reference to the speech or ideas of others