"strike up a conversation" in Chinese (Simplified)
搭讪开始交谈
Definition
与不认识的人友好地开始交谈，或主动发起一段谈话。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于半正式、友好用语，常用于结识新朋友。常和“试着”、“终于”等词连用。不限于陌生人，也常用于熟人之间。避免正式或书面语场合使用。
Examples
He tried to strike up a conversation with the new student.
他试图和新同学**搭讪**。
It can be hard to strike up a conversation with strangers.
和陌生人**搭讪**可能很难。
She always knows how to strike up a conversation at a party.
她总是知道在派对上如何**搭讪**。
If you want to make friends, just strike up a conversation about something you both like.
如果你想交朋友，就**搭讪**聊聊你们共同喜欢的东西。
I never know how to strike up a conversation when I meet someone new.
我每次遇见新人都不知道怎么**搭讪**。
He managed to strike up a conversation with the woman sitting next to him on the train.
他成功和坐在他旁边的女士**搭讪**了。