交浅言深

jiāoqiǎnyánshēn

have a hearty talk with a casual acquaintance; give sincere advice to people one knows only slightly

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jiao1 qian3 yan2 shen1

deep in conversation with a comparative stranger

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交浅言深

jiāo qiǎn yán shēn

have a hearty talk with a slight acquaintance -- it is foolish to demand (expect) a great help from a mere acquaintance; give sincere advice to people of ordinary friendship

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交淺言深|交浅言深 [jiāo qiǎn yán shēn] ► deep in conversation with a comparative stranger