谈起

• 拼音: tán qǐ
• 汉字拆解: 谈 = 讠+ 炎; 起 = 走 (walk) + 己 (self)

含义

To mention; to bring up; to start talking about. Often triggers memories or emotions.

Used when someone begins to speak about a topic, often one that evokes memories, emotions, or extended discussion. Similar to 提起 but with more emphasis on subsequent discussion.

例句

1. 一谈起当年的往事，老人家就打开了话匣子。
2. 她谈起自己的家乡，眼里满是思念的神情。
3. 谈起这次旅行的经历，他兴奋得手舞足蹈。

用法指南

语境: conversation, reminiscence

语气: evocative

正确说法

• 谈起往事，他很感慨。(When bringing up the past, he was quite emotional.)
• 一谈起足球他就停不下来。(Once he starts talking about football, he can't stop.)

错误说法

• 把'谈起'和'提起'完全等同 (谈起 emphasizes the ensuing discussion; 提起 simply means to mention)

起源与历史

谈 means to talk, 起 means to rise or start. Together: to bring up (a topic).

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal