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    Expressing "forum" or "discussion" with 座谈 (zuòtán)

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    Structure

    座谈 + 会

    Explanation

    座谈 (zuòtán) is a noun meaning "forum," "symposium," or "informal discussion." It often appears in compound forms like 座谈会, referring to a structured but relatively informal meeting where participants exchange views on a topic.

    Examples

    • 下周我们会举办一场座谈会，讨论环保话题。

      xià zhōu wǒ men huì jǔ bàn yī chǎng zuò tán huì, tǎo lùn huán bǎo huà tí.

      Next week we will hold a symposium to discuss environmental topics.

    • 这次座谈的气氛很轻松，大家畅所欲言。

      zhè cì zuò tán de qì fēn hěn qīng sōng, dà jiā chàng suǒ yù yán.

      The atmosphere of this symposium was very relaxed, and everyone spoke freely.

    • 公司安排了一场员工座谈，听取大家的意见。

      gōng sī ān pái le yī chǎng yuán gōng zuò tán, tīng qǔ dà jiā de yì jiàn.

      The company arranged an employee symposium to listen to everyone's opinions.

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