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    Expressing talks or a meeting with 会谈 (huìtán)

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    Structure

    Subject + 与 + Person + 会谈

    Explanation

    The verb 会谈 (huìtán) means "to hold talks" or "to have a meeting," typically referring to formal discussions between officials, leaders, or representatives. It emphasizes structured, high-level dialogue rather than casual conversation. It can also be used as a noun meaning "talks" or "conference."

    Examples

    • 两国领导人就经贸问题进行了会谈。

      Liǎng guó lǐngdǎorén jiù jīngmào wèntí jìnxíng le huìtán.

      Leaders of the two countries held talks on economic and trade issues.

    • 这次会谈持续了三个多小时。

      Zhè cì huìtán chíxù le sān gè duō xiǎoshí.

      The talks lasted over three hours.

    • 双方代表将于下周在北京会谈。

      Shuāngfāng dàibiǎo jiāng yú xià zhōu zài Běijīng huìtán.

      Representatives from both sides will hold talks in Beijing next week.

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