谈判 tánpàn to negotiate
to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference
How to remember 谈判: 谈 talk over + 判 judge = to negotiate.
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How it is used
- To negotiate / negotiations - 谈判桌 (tánpàn zhuō) the negotiating table.
- Formal bargaining between sides with conflicting interests: business, diplomacy, hostage talks - 商务谈判 (shāngwù tánpàn) business negotiations.
- Heavier than casual 商量 (shāngliang, to talk over); 谈判 implies adversarial stakes.
Example sentences
- 谈判中止了。 Tánpàn zhōngzhǐ le.The negotiation is off.