交谈

jiāo tán

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to discuss; to converse
2. chat; discussion

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 聆听 líng tīng 聆听 líng tīng to listen (respectfully) 交谈侧重说，而聆听侧重听: to listen (respectfully)

Related words

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• 闲聊 xián liáo 闲聊 xián liáo to chat 指非正式的、轻松的交谈，但内容较随意: to chat
• 辩论 biàn lùn 辩论 biàn lùn debate 指有组织的争论，与一般的交谈不同: debate

Synonyms

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• 对话 duì huà 对话 duì huà to talk (with sb) 两者都指两人或多人之间谈话，但“对话”更强调有问有答的交流: to talk (with sb)

Usage notes

Collocations

“交谈”一般不单独带宾语，常与“进行”“开展”等动词搭配，如“进行交谈”。

Formality

“交谈”多用于正式或书面语境，口语中常用“聊天”代替。

Example Sentences

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他们在咖啡店里愉快地 交谈 。

They chatted happily in the coffee shop.

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Child Words of 交谈

• 谈 谈 tán: to speak
• 交 交 jiāo: to hand over