Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
谈
tán
Description
"谈"的意思是说话、聊天，或者说出自己的想法。
"谈" means to speak, chat, or express one's thoughts.
我们常常说"谈天"、"谈话"或者"谈生意"。
We often say "谈天" (chat), "谈话" (talk), or "谈生意" (discuss business).
Meanings
谈tán
to talk; to chat; to discuss
我们一起谈了很久。
We talked for a long time together.
谈tán
to negotiate or discuss (business, matters)
他们在谈这件事。
They are discussing this matter.
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Notes
- Nuance
谈 is more formal than 聊, often used for serious topics or business.
- Etymology
讠(speech radical) + 炎, indicating a word about speaking.
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