对话 (duì huà) — to have a conversation, to talk (with someone)

Definition

对话 is a two-way exchange — both speakers take turns. 谈 is more one-sided (you discuss a topic); 谈话 is more formal, often an official talk.

verb
to have a conversationto talk (with someone)

Examples

  • 对话
    Tā men zài duì huà.
    They are having a conversation.
  • 对话
    Wǒ hé péng you jīng cháng yòng zhōng wén duì huà.
    My friend and I often talk in Chinese.
  • 对话
    Lǎo shī hé xué shēng duì huà.
    The teacher and student are talking.

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