Meaning
谈判 refers to the formal process of discussion between parties to reach an agreement, typically in business, diplomatic, or legal contexts. It involves back-and-forth communication where each side presents their position and works toward a mutually acceptable solution.
Usage
谈判 is commonly used in formal or professional contexts such as business deals, international diplomacy, labor disputes, and legal settlements. It's more formal than casual discussion words like 商量. Often appears with prepositions like 与 (yǔ, with) or 就 (jiù, regarding) to specify the parties or topics involved.
Examples
- 01双方正在就贸易协议进行谈判。.Both sides are currently negotiating on a trade agreement.
- 02经过一个月的谈判，他们终于达成了共识。, .After a month of negotiations, they finally reached a consensus.
Characters
Measure words
- 次进行了三次谈判
- 轮第一轮谈判
Common collocations
- 进行谈判to conduct negotiations
- 谈判桌negotiating table
- 和平谈判peace negotiations
- 与...谈判...to negotiate with...
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 谈 (to talk) with 判 (to judge/decide), literally meaning 'to talk and judge,' reflecting the process of discussion leading to decisions or agreements.