English–Chinese
“negotiate” in Chinese
How to say “negotiate” in Chinese
“Negotiate” in Chinese is 协商 (xié shāng).
A matter moves from separate positions toward agreement through give-and-take.
Example sentences with 协商
双方经过协商，达成了一致。shuāng fāng jīng guò xié shāng dá chéng le yí zhì
After negotiating, both sides reached an agreement.
Tips for using 协商
- English speakers may call any conversation a discussion, but this verb highlights changing proposals or conditions to settle a difference.
Other Chinese words for “negotiate”
我们需要和客户交涉，解决误会。wǒ men xū yào hé kè hù jiāo shè jiě jué wù huì
We need to negotiate with the client to resolve the misunderstanding.
这件衣服可以再议价吗？zhè jiàn yī fú ké yǐ zài yì jià ma
Can the price of this piece of clothing be negotiated any further?
工资面议，待遇可再谈。gōng zī miàn yì dài yù kě zài tán
Salary can be negotiated, and the benefits can be discussed further.