磋商

cuō shāng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to consult
2. to discuss seriously
3. to negotiate
4. to confer
5. negotiations
6. consultations

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 洽谈 qià tán 洽谈 qià tán to discuss 接洽商谈，常用于商业: to discuss
• 交涉 jiāo shè 交涉 jiāo shè to negotiate (with) 跟对方商量解决有关的问题: to negotiate (with)

Synonyms

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• 商量 shāng liang 商量 shāng liang to consult 交换意见，寻求解决办法: to consult
• 协商 xié shāng 协商 xié shāng to consult with 共同商量以取得一致意见: to consult with

Usage notes

Collocations

Frequently appears as 进行磋商 or 磋商对策.

Common mistakes

磋商 implies serious, often official discussions; don't use for casual chat. For informal 'talk over,' use 商量.

Example Sentences

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双方就贸易问题进行 磋商 。

Both sides are conducting consultations on trade issues.

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Child Words of 磋商

• 商 商 shāng: commerce
• 磋 磋 cuō: deliberate