探讨 (tàn tǎo) — to discuss in depth; to explore (a topic, issue, etc.)

Definition

探讨 (tàn tǎo) means to explore or discuss an issue IN DEPTH — more thorough and analytical than everyday 讨论. Pairs with topics like 方案, 问题, 影响 rather than casual chat.

verb
to discuss in depthto explore (a topic, issue, etc.)

Examples

  • 探讨
    Zhuān jiā men zhèng zài tàn tǎo qì hòu biàn huà de yǐng xiǎng.
    The experts are exploring the impact of climate change.
  • 探讨
    Zhè ge wèn tí hái xū yào jìn yí bù tàn tǎo.
    This issue still needs further discussion.
  • 探讨
    Wǒ men zài huì yì shàng tàn tǎo le xīn de hé zuò fāng àn.
    We discussed the new cooperation plan at the meeting.

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