Chinese phrase
开始谈判 kāi shǐ tán pàn
Meaning
begin negotiations
When to use it
This phrase refers to starting formal talks. It is common in business discussions about timing.
Example dialogue
我们什么时候开始谈判？ wǒ men shén me shí hòu kāi shǐ tán pàn
When can we begin negotiations?
下周一上午可以。 xià zhōu yí shàng wǔ ké yǐ
Next Monday morning is fine.