- 泛泛之交 fànfànzhījiāo nodding acquaintancea casual acquaintance; a superficial relationship without deep friendship
- 泛泛而谈 fànfàn'értán to talk in generalitiesto speak in generalities or discuss a subject in a superficial way without going into specifics
- 泛泛之辈 fànfànzhībèi ordinary peoplepeople of mediocre talent or average ability; common people