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扯淡
chědàn
Description
“扯淡”是口语里常用的词，意思是说没用的、没道理的废话，或者做没有意义的事。
"扯淡" is a commonly used colloquial term meaning nonsense or doing something pointless.
这个词有点不正式，有时候还带点不客气的语气。
This word is somewhat informal and can sometimes carry a slightly rude tone.
Meanings
扯淡chědàn
to talk nonsense; nonsense; rubbish
别扯淡了，说点正经的。
Stop talking nonsense; say something serious.
扯淡chědàn
to chat idly; shoot the breeze
我们坐在一起扯淡了一下午。
We sat together and chatted nonsense all afternoon.
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Notes
- Etymology
扯 means to pull/talk and 淡 means bland, together implying meaningless chatter.
- Nuance
informal and sometimes rude; can express dismissal of nonsense.
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