B1 verb/noun Formal

谈判

/tʰan˧˥ pʰan˥˩/

Formal discussions between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement or settle a dispute.

Examples

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1

谈判的过程比我们预想的要艰难。

The negotiation process was harder than we expected.

2

两国政府已同意重启边界谈判。

The governments of the two countries have agreed to restart border negotiations.

3

这事儿没得谈判,我不同意。

There's no negotiating this; I don't agree.

Word Family

Noun
谈判
Verb
谈判
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Memory Tip

'谈' (tán) means to talk, '判' (pàn) means to judge or decide.

Quick Quiz

经过长时间的___,双方终于达成了共识。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 谈判

Examples

1

谈判的过程比我们预想的要艰难。

everyday

The negotiation process was harder than we expected.

2

两国政府已同意重启边界谈判。

formal

The governments of the two countries have agreed to restart border negotiations.

3

这事儿没得谈判,我不同意。

informal

There's no negotiating this; I don't agree.

4

本文分析了跨文化谈判中的沟通障碍。

academic

This paper analyzes communication barriers in cross-cultural negotiations.

5

我们的谈判代表具有丰富的经验。

business

Our negotiators are very experienced.

Word Family

Noun
谈判
Verb
谈判

Common Collocations

商务谈判 business negotiation
进行谈判 to conduct negotiations
谈判桌 negotiating table
和平谈判 peace talks
谈判技巧 negotiation skills

Common Phrases

陷入僵局

to reach a deadlock

达成协议

to reach an agreement

谈判破裂

negotiations broke down

Often Confused With

谈判 vs 商量

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Usage Notes

Used for high-stakes or formal situations. For casual decisions, use '商量'.

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Common Mistakes

Using '谈判' for small daily arguments like where to eat lunch.

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Memory Tip

'谈' (tán) means to talk, '判' (pàn) means to judge or decide.

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Word Origin

From '谈' (talk) and '判' (decide/judge).

Grammar Patterns

与...进行谈判 就...展开谈判

Quick Quiz

经过长时间的___,双方终于达成了共识。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 谈判

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