交涉 jiāoshè to negotiate (with)
to negotiate (with); to have dealings (with)
怎么记住“交涉”: 交 hand over + 涉 involve = to negotiate (with).
汉字
用法
- To negotiate/take up a matter with another party, usually to resolve a dispute or make a demand - 向对方交涉 (xiàng duìfāng jiāoshè) to take it up with the other side.
- More adversarial and problem-driven than 谈判 (tánpàn, formal negotiation): 交涉 is pressing your case, lodging demands, sorting out a grievance.
- Often over practical grievances (delays, damages, rights).