商讨 shāngtǎo to discuss
to discuss; to deliberate
How to remember 商讨: 商 trade + 讨 ask for = to discuss.
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How it is used
- To discuss/deliberate (a matter, jointly) - 商讨对策 (shāngtǎo duìcè) discuss countermeasures.
- Formal; implies serious, purposeful discussion to reach decisions, drier than everyday 讨论 (tǎolùn). Written.