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侃

kǎn
Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. upright and honest
  2. 2. cheerful
  3. 3. to chat idly
  4. 4. to boast
  5. 5. to talk smoothly

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Words Containing 侃

侃大山
kǎn dà shān

to chatter idly

调侃
tiáo kǎn

to ridicule

侃侃
kǎn kǎn

to possess assurance and composure

侃侃而谈
kǎn kǎn ér tán

to speak frankly with assurance

侃价
kǎn jià

to bargain

侃星
kǎn xīng

chatterbox

侃爷
kǎn yé

big talker

闲侃
xián kǎn

to chat idly