商讨

shāng tǎo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to discuss
2. to deliberate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 争论 zhēng lùn 争论 zhēng lùn to argue 争吵而非讨论: to argue

Related words

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• 讨论 tǎo lùn 讨论 tǎo lùn to discuss; to talk over 更一般性的讨论: to discuss; to talk over
• 谈判 tán pàn 谈判 tán pàn to negotiate 正式协商: to negotiate

Synonyms

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• 商量 shāng liang 商量 shāng liang to consult 用于非正式讨论: to consult

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 会议, 计划, 方案; e.g., 商讨会议 'consultation meeting'.

Formality

商讨 is more formal than 商量 and often used in business or political contexts.

Example Sentences

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他们正在 商讨 新计划。

They are discussing the new plan.

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Child Words of 商讨

• 讨 讨 tǎo: to invite
• 商 商 shāng: commerce