炒冷饭 — “To rehash old topics or ideas, lacking any new content or creativity”
炒冷饭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rehash old topics or ideas, lacking any new content or creativity”. To repeat old stuff. Literally, “stir-fry cold rice”.
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炒冷饭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他每次开会都炒冷饭，没有一点新意，让人感到厌倦。
He always rehashes old topics in every meeting, with no new ideas, which makes people feel bored.
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What does 炒冷饭 mean?
炒冷饭 (chǎo lěng fàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rehash old topics or ideas, lacking any new content or creativity”.
How do you pronounce 炒冷饭?
炒冷饭 is pronounced chǎo lěng fàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 炒冷饭 literally mean?
Literally, 炒冷饭 means “stir-fry cold rice”. It is used to mean “to rehash old topics or ideas, lacking any new content or creativity”.
What is the Chinese definition of 炒冷饭?
比喻说话、做事全是重复过去的，没有新的内容