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    Expressing "discuss" or "deliberate" with 商讨 (shāngtǎo)

    Actions & Events
    Connecting Ideas

    Structure

    Subject + 商讨 + Topic/Measure

    Explanation

    商讨 (shāngtǎo) is a verb meaning "to discuss" or "to deliberate." It describes a formal process of talking through an issue to reach a decision or plan of action. It is more formal than 讨论 and is often used in diplomatic, business, and governmental contexts.

    Examples

    • 双方将就合作方案进行商讨。

      Shuāngfāng jiāng jiù hézuò fāng'àn jìnxíng shāngtǎo.

      Both sides will discuss the cooperation plan.

    • 经过反复商讨，他们终于达成了协议。

      Jīngguò fǎnfù shāngtǎo, tāmen zhōngyú dáchéng le xiéyì.

      After repeated discussions, they finally reached an agreement.

    • 领导们正在会议室商讨下一步计划。

      Lǐngdǎomen zhèngzài huìyìshì shāngtǎo xià yí bù jìhuà.

      The leaders are discussing the next steps in the conference room.

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