议事 (yì shì) — to discuss (official) business
Definition
A formal verb meaning to discuss or deliberate official business, typically in a meeting or governmental context. More formal and procedural than the everyday 谈 or 商量, which fit casual conversation.
verb
to discuss (official) business
Examples
- 议事。Wǒ men míng tiān xià wǔ kāi huì yì shì.We'll have a meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss business.
- 。Jīn tiān shàng wǔ wǒ men yì le yí gè xiǎo shí de shì.This morning we discussed matters for an hour.
- 议事。Tā men zhèng zài fáng jiān lǐ yì shì.They are discussing business in the room.
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