Chinese word

会谈

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuì tán

Meaning

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Example

为了解决分歧，双方进行了会谈。wèi le jiě jué fēn qí shuāng fāng jìn xíng le huì tán

To resolve their differences, the two sides held talks.

Illustration for 会谈 (talks)

More examples

两国领导人会谈后达成了初步共识。liǎng guó líng dǎo rén huì tán hòu dá chéng le chū bù gòng shí

After the leaders of the two countries held talks, they reached an initial consensus.

Core concept

People from two or more sides sit together, discuss a defined issue, and seek common ground.

Common phrases

  • 举行会谈jǔ xíng huì tán

    hold talks

  • 进行会谈jìn xíng huì tán

    conduct talks

  • 外交会谈wài jiāo huì tán

    diplomatic talks

Similar words

谈话tán huà: An everyday conversation in which people share thoughts or feelings.
谈判tán pàn: Negotiations in which sides discuss conditions and work toward an agreement.
会议huì yì: A formal gathering where participants discuss set topics and make decisions.

Definition in Chinese

会谈是双方或多方就某一议题以口头方式进行的商议或协商，侧重于有议题性和一定正式性的讨论。huì tán shì shuāng fāng huò duō fāng jiù mǒu yí yì tí yǐ kǒu tóu fāng shì jìn xíng de shāng yì huò xié shāng cè zhòng yú yǒu yì tí xìng hé yí dìng zhèng shì xìng de tǎo lùn

Word origin

会 (huì, "gather") + 谈 (tán, "talk") forms 会谈 (huìtán, "talks"): people gather to discuss an issue.

Usage tips

  • Everyday learners often overuse this noun for any conversation; it usually suggests organized discussions between sides about a defined issue, especially in news or official settings.

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