谈话 (tán huà) — (verb) to talk; to have a conversation

Definition

谈话 is a general verb for 'to talk / have a conversation,' usually with a specific person on a topic. Compared to 对话 (more formal, often between sides) and 交谈 (mutual, back-and-forth chat), it stays neutral and everyday.

verb
to talkto have a conversation
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Examples

  • 谈话
    Wǒ men míng tiān yì qǐ tán huà ba.
    Let's have a talk together tomorrow.
  • 谈话
    Tā men zài tú shū guǎn tán huà.
    They are talking in the library.
  • Wǒ gēn tā tán guò yí cì huà.
    I have talked with him once.

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