对答如流 — “To answer fluently and readily”
对答如流 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to answer fluently and readily”. To reply without hesitation; to be quick-witted and articulate in response. Literally, “To answer like flowing water”.
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对答如流 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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小明在面试中对答如流，给面试官留下了深刻印象。
Xiao Ming answered fluently during the interview, leaving a deep impression on the interviewers.
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What does 对答如流 mean?
对答如流 (duì dá rú liú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to answer fluently and readily”.
How do you pronounce 对答如流?
对答如流 is pronounced duì dá rú liú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 对答如流 literally mean?
Literally, 对答如流 means “to answer like flowing water”. It is used to mean “to answer fluently and readily”.
What is the Chinese definition of 对答如流?
对答：回答。回答问话象流水一样快。形容口才好，反应快。