talk high-sounding phrases(gāo tán dà lùn)
talk high-sounding phrases
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is g à ot á nd à L à n, which means impractical talk. It comes from Zhu Xi's Zhu Zi Yu Lei in Song Dynasty.
Idiom usage
I often think that it's better to listen to two stupid words from the farmers in the village than to listen to the wise people's talk in the city.
Analysis of Idioms
synonym: eloquence antonym: silence
The origin of Idioms
Zhu Xi of Song Dynasty, volume 120 of Zhu Zi Yu Lei: "Jiangxi scholars think they have got Lu's theory, so they talk big and have no fear."
Idiom explanation
It refers to unrealistic talk.
Chinese PinYin : gāo tán dà lùn
talk high-sounding phrases
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each trying to cheat or outwit the other
each trying to cheat or outwit the other. ěr yú wǒ zhà
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an old cow pulling a rickety cart
an old cow pulling a rickety cart. lǎo niú pò chē
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speak vehemently with a distinctly moral tone
speak vehemently with a distinctly moral tone. jī áng kāng kǎi
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each sticks to his own stand
each sticks to his own stand. xiāng chí bù xià
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