纸上空谈 — “Empty talk”
纸上空谈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “empty talk”. Impractical theories; theoretical discussion without practical application. Literally, “empty talk on paper”.
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纸上空谈 Pronunciation and Pinyin
纸上空谈 Character Breakdown
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如果一个计划只停留在纸上空谈的阶段，就永远不会有真正的进展。
If a plan only remains at the stage of empty talk on paper, it will never make real progress.
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Open the tool →Questions about 纸上空谈
What does 纸上空谈 mean?
纸上空谈 (zhǐ shàng kōng tán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “empty talk”.
How do you pronounce 纸上空谈?
纸上空谈 is pronounced zhǐ shàng kōng tán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 纸上空谈 literally mean?
Literally, 纸上空谈 means “empty talk on paper”. It is used to mean “empty talk”.
What is the Chinese definition of 纸上空谈?
指不切实际的空论