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先聊

xiān liáo

Description

"先聊"的意思是先说话、先聊天，常常用在要暂时离开的时候。

"先聊" means to talk or chat first, often used when you need to leave temporarily.

比如你要走了，就可以对朋友说"我先聊到这里"或者"你们先聊"。

For example, if you are leaving, you can say to your friends "我先聊到这里" or "你们先聊".

Meanings

先聊xiān liáo

let's talk first / talk for now (before leaving)

我有事要走了，我们先聊到这里。

I have to go now; let's end our chat here.

你们先聊nǐmen xiān liáo

you all keep chatting (I'll step away)

你们先聊，我去接个电话。

You guys keep chatting; I'll take a call.

Related words

聊天先走回头聊再见改天

Notes

  • Etymology

    先 (first) + 聊 (chat); a casual phrase for pausing or ending a conversation.

  • Nuance

    often a polite way to leave, similar to English "talk to you later".

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