对话 (duì huà) — to have a conversation, to talk (with someone)
Definition
对话 is a two-way exchange — both speakers take turns. 谈 is more one-sided (you discuss a topic); 谈话 is more formal, often an official talk.
verb
to have a conversationto talk (with someone)
Examples
- 对话。Tā men zài duì huà.They are having a conversation.
- 对话。Wǒ hé péng you jīng cháng yòng zhōng wén duì huà.My friend and I often talk in Chinese.
- 对话。Lǎo shī hé xué shēng duì huà.The teacher and student are talking.
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