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磋商

cuō shāng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
洽谈
qià tán

to discuss

接洽商谈，常用于商业
交涉
jiāo shè

to negotiate (with)

跟对方商量解决有关的问题

Synonyms

2 items
商量
shāng liang

to consult

交换意见，寻求解决办法
协商
xié shāng

to consult with

共同商量以取得一致意见

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
shāng

commerce

磋
cuō

deliberate