Definition
协商 (xiéshāng) means 'to negotiate or consult' in a cooperative, problem-solving way — it implies both sides work together to reach a consensus, not just bargain. It's less formal than 磋商 (cuōshāng, official/diplomatic) and broader than 谈判 (tánpàn, which often involves formal bargaining with opposing interests). 交涉 (jiāoshè) is more about handling disputes or dealings with a party.
verb
to negotiateto consult withto talk things over
Examples
- 协商。Shuāngfāng zhèngzài xié shāng hézuò xìjié.The two sides are negotiating the details of cooperation.
- 协商，。Jīngguò duō cì xié shāng, tāmen zhōngyú dáchéng le gòngshí.After many rounds of consultation, they finally reached a consensus.
- 协商。Zhège wèntí xūyào dàjiā gòngtóng xié shāng jiějué.This problem requires everyone to discuss and resolve it together.
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