谈

tán

to talk

Dictionary entry

to talk; to discuss

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谈

See it in sentences

我想和你谈谈。

Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ tán tán.

English

I want to have a word with you.

他正在跟老师谈。

Tā zhèngzài gēn lǎoshī tán.

English

He is talking with the teacher right now.

Goes with

  • 谈一谈have a talk
  • 谈心have a heart to heart talk
  • 谈工作talk about work

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