Definition
谈话 (tán huà) is a separable verb meaning 'to have a conversation' — it can be split as in 谈了一次话. It is more specific than 谈 (tán, 'to talk/discuss') and less formal than 交谈 (jiāo tán, 'to converse with each other'). Use it for general conversations, not for phone calls (通话) or formal talks (会谈).
verb
to talkto have a conversation
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Examples
- 谈话。Wǒmen míngtiān yìqǐ tán huà ba.Let's have a talk together tomorrow.
- 谈话。Tāmen zài túshūguǎn tán huà.They are talking in the library.
- 。Wǒ gēn tā tán le yí cì huà.I have talked with him once.
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