Meaning
交谈 means to have a conversation or talk with someone, typically in a somewhat formal or neutral register. It emphasizes the mutual exchange aspect of conversation (交 meaning 'exchange' and 谈 meaning 'talk'), suggesting a two-way dialogue rather than one person speaking at another.
Usage
交谈 is commonly used in written Chinese and formal spoken contexts. It's more formal than 聊天 (casual chat) but less formal than 会谈 (formal meeting/talks). Native speakers use it to describe face-to-face conversations, phone calls, or any verbal exchange between people. It often appears with 和/与 (with) to indicate the conversation partner.
Examples
- 01我昨天和新邻居交谈了一会儿。.I talked with my new neighbor for a while yesterday.
- 02他们在会议后愉快地交谈着。.They were chatting pleasantly after the meeting.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次交谈
Common collocations
- 和...交谈...to converse with...
- 愉快地交谈to talk pleasantly
- 进行交谈to carry on a conversation
- 交谈甚欢to have a very pleasant conversation
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 交 (exchange, intersect) with 谈 (talk), literally meaning 'exchange talk,' which naturally evolved to mean mutual conversation or dialogue.