English–Chinese
“consult” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincuō shāng
Example
在做决定前我们要先磋商。zài zuò jué dìng qián wǒ men yào xiān cuō shāng
Before making a decision, we need to consult with each other first.
How to say “consult” in Chinese
“Consult” in Chinese is 磋商 (cuō shāng).
Moves a shared decision forward by testing proposals, revising details, and bringing different views into alignment.
Example sentences with 磋商
专家们就方案细节磋商后提出了修改建议。zhuān jiā men jiù fāng àn xì jié cuō shāng hòu tí chū le xiū gǎi jiàn yì
After discussing the details of the plan, the experts proposed revisions.
Tips for using 磋商
- Its formal tone fits official statements, business meetings, and policy documents more naturally than relaxed conversation, making register important when choosing it in everyday Chinese.