洽谈 qiàtán to discuss
How to remember 洽谈: 洽 to mix + 谈 talk over = to discuss.
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How it is used
- A formal word for holding business discussions/negotiations - 洽谈合作 (qiàtán hézuò) to discuss cooperation.
- Business register: used for deals, partnerships, and trade talks - 洽谈会 (qiàtánhuì) a business-matching meeting.
- Contrast plain 谈 (tán, to talk) and 谈判 (tánpàn, negotiate over terms); 洽谈 is the polite 'discuss and explore a deal' phase.