Meaning of 谈判
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to negotiate
- negotiation
- talks
- conference
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 谈判
谈判 works as a verb or a noun and is used for formal talks between companies, governments, or parties in a dispute. It often pairs with 进行 (jìnxíng) or 和 (hé) someone. Example: 两家公司正在进行谈判。(Liǎng jiā gōngsī zhèngzài jìnxíng tánpàn.) The two companies are holding negotiations.
谈 (tán) means to talk, and 判 (pàn) means to judge or decide, as in 判断 (pànduàn). In a negotiation you talk until both sides can decide on a deal.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes use 谈判 for casual bargaining at a market, but that is 讲价 (jiǎngjià) or 砍价 (kǎnjià). 谈判 sounds formal and serious. Also keep 判 (pàn, fourth tone) apart from 半 (bàn), which looks similar on the left but has a different sound.
谈判 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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谈 tán · to speak · 10 strokes
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判 pàn · to differentiate · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 谈判.
| 谈话 | tánhuà | to talk (with sb); to have a conversation |
| 判断 | pànduàn | to judge; to determine; judgment |
| 裁判 | cáipàn | (law) to judge; to adjudicate; verdict; judgement; (sports) to referee |
| 会谈 | huìtán | talks; discussions |
| 座谈会 | zuòtánhuì | conference; symposium |
| 谈论 | tánlùn | to discuss; to talk about |
| 审判 | shěnpàn | a trial; to try sb |
| 交谈 | jiāotán | to discuss; to converse; chat; discussion |
| 谈到 | tándào | to refer to; to speak about |
| 判决 | pànjué | judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on |
| 谈起 | tánqǐ | to mention; to speak of |
| 评判 | píngpàn | to judge (a competition); to appraise |
Questions about 谈判
What does 谈判 mean?
谈判 (tánpàn) means "to negotiate; negotiation" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 谈判?
谈判 is made of 2 characters: 谈 (10 strokes), 判 (7 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 谈判 an HSK word?
Yes. 谈判 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 谈判 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 谈判 is written 談判.
How do you say 'negotiate with someone' using 谈判?
Use 跟 or 和 before the person: 跟他们谈判 (gēn tāmen tánpàn), to negotiate with them. Do not put the person directly after 谈判 as an object.
What is the difference between 谈判 and 会谈?
会谈 (huìtán) means talks or a meeting to discuss things, often between leaders. 谈判 focuses on bargaining to reach an agreement, so it implies each side has demands.