Chinese word

谈判

Pronunciation

Pinyintán pàn

Meaning

  • nounnegotiation

Example

这次谈判很重要。zhè cì tán pàn hěn zhòng yào

This negotiation is very important.

Illustration for 谈判 (negotiation)

More examples

双方同意继续进行谈判。shuāng fāng tóng yì jì xù jìn xíng tán pàn

Both sides agreed to continue holding negotiations.

Core concept

A structured exchange in which different sides adjust conditions until they can settle on a shared result.

Common phrases

  • 进行谈判jìn xíng tán pàn

    hold negotiations

  • 开始谈判kāi shǐ tán pàn

    start negotiations

  • 结束谈判jié shù tán pàn

    conclude negotiations

Similar words

商谈shāng tán: Business discussions for agreeing on trade conditions, prices, or other deal terms.
协商xié shāng: A group discussion for exchanging views and finding common ground on a policy or problem.

Definition in Chinese

为了解决分歧或达成协议，两个或多方通过提出条件、交换意见并作出让步以确定结果的协商行为或过程。wèi le jiě jué fēn qí huò dá chéng xié yì liǎng gè huò duō fāng tōng guò tí chū tiáo jiàn jiāo huàn yì jiàn bìng zuò chū ràng bù yǐ què dìng jié guǒ de xié shāng xíng wèi huò guò chéng

Word origin

谈判 (tánpàn, "negotiation") combines 谈 (tán, "discuss") with 判 (pàn, "judge or decide"), linking spoken exchange with the decision that closes it.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this word usually marks formal, goal-focused talks rather than an ordinary conversation, especially between companies, governments, or other groups.

Other meanings

  • business talksnoun
  • bargainingnoun

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