"chatting" in Chinese (Simplified)
聊天
Definition
以轻松友好的方式进行非正式交流，可以是面对面或在线聊天。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“chatting” 属于非正式用语，主要指朋友间轻松的交谈，线下或在线都适用（如社交媒体、短信）。不用于正式或严肃对话。常用搭配：'chatting with friends'，'chatting online'。
Examples
The girls are chatting in the park.
女孩们在公园里**聊天**。
He was chatting with his friend after school.
他放学后和朋友**聊天**。
We love chatting online every evening.
我们每天晚上都喜欢在网上**聊天**。
They were chatting away for hours and lost track of time.
他们**聊了**好几个小时，完全忘了时间。
People were chatting in the waiting room to pass the time.
人们在候诊室里**聊天**打发时间。
I've been chatting with my cousin about our summer plans.
我一直和表妹**聊天**，说着我们的暑假计划。