kǎn侃uprightkǎn侃uprightér而andtán谈speak
To speak with composure and confidence; to speak frankly and fluently.
Literal meaning
upright (侃) — upright (侃) — and (而) — speak (谈)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing someone speaking eloquently and confidently.
Examples
Tā他zài在huì会yì议shàng上kǎn侃kǎn侃ér而tán谈，yíng赢dé得le了dà大jiā家de的zàn赞shǎng赏。
He spoke eloquently at the meeting, winning everyone's admiration.
Miàn面duì对jì记zhě者de的tí提wèn问，tā他kǎn侃kǎn侃ér而tán谈，háo毫bù不wèi畏jù惧。
Facing the reporter's questions, he spoke frankly and without fear.
Usage & nuances
Implies a confident and articulate manner of speaking.
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