研讨 yántǎo discussion
How to remember 研讨: 研 research + 讨 ask for = discussion.
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How it is used
- To discuss and study (a topic) in depth - 研讨问题 (yántǎo wèntí) examine an issue together, 研讨会 (yántǎohuì) a seminar/symposium.
- Formal, scholarly discussion aimed at working something out; heavier than 讨论 (tǎolùn, discuss).
- Academic and professional register; mostly seen in 研讨会.