Chinese word

座谈

Pronunciation

Pinyinzuò tán

Meaning

  • verbdiscuss

Example

我们要座谈新项目的问题。wǒ men yào zuò tán xīn xiàng mù dì wèn tí

We need to discuss the problems with the new project.

Illustration for 座谈 (discuss)

More examples

我们今天下午要和专家座谈，讨论技术方案。wǒ men jīn tiān xià wǔ yào hé zhuān jiā zuò tán tǎo lùn jì shù fāng àn

This afternoon, we will talk with experts and discuss the technical plan.

Core concept

A focused exchange in which several people share, compare, and seek views on one common topic.

Common phrases

  • 就…座谈jiù zuò tán

    discuss ___

  • 与领导座谈yǔ líng dǎo zuò tán

    talk with leaders

  • 和同事座谈hé tóng shì zuò tán

    talk with colleagues

Similar words

讨论tǎo lùn: Share ideas and opinions while talking about a topic or problem.
商量shāng liáng: Consult with others to reach a decision about a plan or course of action.
研讨yán tǎo: Examine a specialized issue through detailed discussion to deepen understanding.
交谈jiāo tán: Talk with two or more people face to face to exchange information or feelings.

Definition in Chinese

通过口头交流就某一主题交换看法或征求意见的讨论行为或活动。tōng guò kǒu tóu jiāo liú jiù mǒu yì zhǔ tí jiāo huàn kàn fǎ huò zhēng qiú yì jiàn de tǎo lùn xíng wéi huò huó dòng

Word origin

座 (zuò, "seat") + 谈 (tán, "talk") combines the setting of sitting with the act of talking, giving the word its sense of a focused discussion.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb usually marks a planned exchange about a stated issue, often with participants sharing views or answering questions, rather than general social talk.

Other meanings

  • debateverb

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