bǐ​tán

to communicate in writing

  • created sense approved 笔谈/筆談 · bǐ​tán · to communicate in writing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    笔谈 / 筆談

    bǐ​tán

    to communicate in writing

    To communicate by writing notes instead of speaking, often used when people do not share a spoken language.

    笔 (literal) → 笔/筆 · bǐ · pen 谈 (literal) → 谈/談 · tán · to talk

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  • created sense approved 笔谈/筆談 · bǐ​tán · to give a written statement — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    笔谈 / 筆談

    bǐ​tán

    to give a written statement

    To publish one's opinions or engage in a discussion through written media like newspapers or journals.

    笔 (literal) → 笔/筆 · bǐ · pen 谈 (literal) → 谈/談 · tán · to talk

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  • created sense approved 笔谈/筆談 · bǐ​tán · written sketches — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    笔谈 / 筆談

    bǐ​tán

    written sketches

    (bound form) A style of essay or written collection of miscellaneous notes, frequently used in book titles.

    笔 (literal) → 笔/筆 · bǐ · pen 谈 (literal) → 谈/談 · tán · [what is said]

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