聊天 (liáotiān) — how to say "to chat" in Chinese

聊天

To chat

Character composition

to talk

sky; conversation

Radicals / Keys

Big

#37 · · 3 strokes

Ear

#128 · ěr · 6 strokes

Examples

晚上我想跟你聊聊天,听听你最近怎么样。

In the evening I want to chat with you, hear how you've been lately.

我们聊聊天吧。

Let's chat.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 聊天 (liáotiān) — to chat

[liáotiān-] Lionel the lion leaps up to the sky to chat with the clouds 🌥️. He finds a comfy cloud to sit on and starts an animated conversation 聊 with the sky 天. The clouds gather around him eagerly, sharing tales of their adventures across the world.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to chat" in Chinese?

"to chat" in Chinese is 聊天 (liáotiān).

What does 聊天 mean in English?

聊天 (liáotiān) means "To chat".

How is 聊天 pronounced?

It is pronounced liáotiān (written as liaotian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to chat" in Chinese characters?

It is written 聊天.

What HSK level is 聊天?

聊天 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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