商量 shāngliang consult
consult; talk over; discuss
How to remember 商量: 商 trade + 量 measure = consult.
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How it is used
- To discuss / talk over in order to decide - 我们商量一下 (wǒmen shāngliang yíxià) let's talk it over; liang is neutral tone.
- Cooperative, informal deliberation between people to reach a decision or plan.
- Contrast 讨论 (tǎolùn), a more formal 'discuss (a topic/issue)'; 商量 is working something out together, often about personal or practical matters.
Example sentences
- 他们在商量新工作。 Tāmen zài shāngliang xīn gōngzuò.They're discussing the new job.
- 我不知道该和谁商量好。 Wǒ bù zhīdào gāi hé shuí shāngliáng hǎo.I don't know who to consult with.
- 有件事我一直想跟你商量。 Yǒujiànshì wǒ yìzhí xiǎng gēn nǐ shāngliáng.There's something I've been meaning to discuss with you.