Definition
谈判 (tánpàn) is the standard verb for 'to negotiate' in business, politics, or disputes — it implies formal back-and-forth discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. It is broader and more common than 协商 (xiéshāng, 'to consult/negotiate') which emphasizes mutual consultation, and less formal than 磋商 (cuōshāng), which is used in official/diplomatic settings. Unlike the noun 会议 (huìyì, 'meeting'), 谈判 focuses on the act of negotiating.
verb
to negotiate
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 谈判。Shuāngfāng zhèngzài tán pàn jiějué màoyì jiūfēn.The two sides are negotiating to resolve the trade dispute.
- 谈判。Tāmen tán pàn le zhěngzhěng sān gè yuè cái dáchéng xiéyì.They negotiated for a full three months before reaching an agreement.
- 谈判，。Wǒmen xūyào jìnyíbù tán pàn, yǐ xiāochú fēnqí.We need to negotiate further to eliminate the differences.
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