Definition
会谈 (huì tán) means 'to hold formal talks' and is used for official discussions between delegations or parties—it implies a structured, often diplomatic setting. Compared to 谈判 (tán pàn), which emphasizes active negotiation over terms, 会谈 is broader and more about exchange of views. It is also more formal than the general verb 谈 (tán).
verb
to hold talksto have formal discussions
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Examples
- 会谈。Shuāngfāng huì tán le zhěngzhěng yì tiān.The two sides held talks for a whole day.
- 会谈，。Tāmen huì tán le sān cì, zhōngyú dáchéng xiéyì.They held talks three times and finally reached an agreement.
- 会谈。Míngtiān shàngwǔ wǒmen huì tán.We will hold talks tomorrow morning.
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