Translation

• to hit on someone
• to strike up a conversation
• to start talking to end an awkward silence or embarrassing situation

Synonyms

• 接茬, 搭理, 搭腔, 搭话, 答茬儿

Examples

• 英国人很少在火车上和陌生人搭讪。
  Englishmen rarely talk to strangers in the train.