When you're just starting out in Chinese, 谈谈 (tántan) is a really useful word to know. It basically means 'to chat' or 'to talk' in a casual, friendly way. Think of it like catching up with a friend over coffee, rather than a formal business meeting.
You can use it when you want to suggest a conversation, or when you're describing a light discussion you had. It's much less formal than saying something like 'to discuss' or 'to negotiate.'
It often implies a relaxed back-and-forth, sharing ideas or just passing the time with words. This is a great word to add to your basic conversational toolkit!
谈谈 in 30 Sekunden
- Informal conversation
- Casual chat
- Friendly talk
§ What 谈谈 Means
- Definition
- to chat; to talk in a friendly, informal way
You'll hear 谈谈 a lot in daily Chinese. It's for casual chats, not formal discussions. Think of it as 'having a chat' or 'talking things over' in a relaxed way.
§ At Work
Even in a work setting, people use 谈谈 when they want to soften a request or suggest a non-confrontational conversation. It makes the discussion sound less like a lecture and more like a collaboration.
我们找个时间谈谈这个项目吧。
- Translation Hint
- Let's find some time to chat about this project.
我想跟你谈谈你的表现。
- Translation Hint
- I want to chat with you about your performance.
§ At School
In schools, students and teachers use 谈谈 for informal discussions about grades, future plans, or even personal issues. It creates a friendly atmosphere for open communication.
老师，我能跟您谈谈我的成绩吗？
- Translation Hint
- Teacher, can I chat with you about my grades?
我们放学后谈谈去哪里玩吧。
- Translation Hint
- Let's chat after school about where to hang out.
§ In the News and Media
While news reports themselves tend to be formal, you'll often see 谈谈 used when reporting on interviews or discussions, especially talk shows or human-interest segments. It highlights the conversational aspect.
主持人邀请了专家来谈谈最新的经济形势。
- Translation Hint
- The host invited experts to chat about the latest economic situation.
这部纪录片谈谈了年轻人面临的挑战。
- Translation Hint
- This documentary talks about the challenges young people face.
§ Everyday Usage
Outside of specific contexts, 谈谈 is perfect for suggesting a casual conversation with friends, family, or even acquaintances. It's a polite and friendly way to initiate a talk.
约朋友见面：
我们找个咖啡店谈谈吧。
- Translation Hint
- Let's find a coffee shop to chat.
想了解某件事：
我有点事情想跟你谈谈。
- Translation Hint
- I have something I want to chat with you about.
Mastering 谈谈 will make your Chinese sound much more natural and friendly. Remember, it's all about having a good, informal talk!
Beispiele nach Niveau
我们谈谈吧。
Let's chat.
我想和你谈谈。
I want to talk with you.
他们正在谈谈。
They are chatting.
我们下午谈谈工作。
We'll talk about work this afternoon.
我们可以谈谈你的计划吗？
Can we talk about your plans?
她喜欢和朋友谈谈。
She likes to chat with friends.
我们坐下来好好谈谈。
Let's sit down and have a good talk.
你有什么想谈谈的吗？
Do you have anything you want to talk about?
我们谈谈吧。
Let's chat.
我想和你谈谈。
I want to talk with you.
他们经常谈谈。
They often chat.
我们昨晚谈了很多。
We talked a lot last night.
你喜欢和朋友谈谈吗？
Do you like chatting with friends?
老师和学生谈谈学习。
The teacher talks with students about studying.
我们坐下来好好谈谈。
Let's sit down and have a good talk.
他喜欢和大家谈谈天气。
He likes to chat with everyone about the weather.
我们找个时间谈谈吧，我想听听你的想法。
Let's find some time to chat, I want to hear your thoughts.
老师和学生谈谈心，了解他们的学习状况和困惑。
The teacher chats with the students to understand their learning status and difficulties.
晚餐后，我们坐在沙发上谈谈今天发生的事情。
After dinner, we sat on the sofa and chatted about what happened today.
我想和你谈谈关于我们未来的计划。
I want to talk with you about our future plans.
他们经常在公园里边散步边谈谈家常。
They often chat about daily life while walking in the park.
经理找我谈谈项目进展，给了我一些建议。
The manager talked to me about the project progress and gave me some suggestions.
下班后，同事们喜欢聚在一起谈谈工作和生活。
After work, colleagues like to gather and chat about work and life.
我希望能有机会和你谈谈合作的可能性。
I hope to have a chance to chat with you about the possibility of cooperation.
关于未来的职业规划，我们改天再谈谈吧。
Let's talk about future career plans another day.
下班后，同事们喜欢聚在一起谈谈工作上的趣事。
After work, colleagues like to gather and chat about interesting work stories.
最近我遇到了一些困难，想找个朋友好好谈谈心。
Recently, I've encountered some difficulties and want to find a friend to have a heart-to-heart talk with.
我需要和你谈谈关于我们合作项目的一些细节。
I need to talk to you about some details of our collaborative project.
他们经常在咖啡馆里谈谈人生，谈谈理想。
They often chat about life and ideals in the coffee shop.
每次家庭聚会，大家都会坐下来谈谈彼此的近况。
Every family gathering, everyone sits down to chat about their recent situations.
你有什么想法都可以提出来，我们一起来谈谈。
You can bring up any ideas you have, and we can discuss them together.
我刚看完一部电影，想找人谈谈观后感。
I just finished a movie and want to find someone to talk about my impressions.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"有空我们谈谈。"
Let's chat when you're free.
有空我们谈谈。
informal"我们好好谈谈。"
Let's have a good talk.
我们好好谈谈。
neutral"谈谈你的看法。"
Share your opinion.
谈谈你的看法。
neutral"我跟你谈谈我的计划。"
Let me tell you about my plans.
我跟你谈谈我的计划。
neutral"他们正在谈谈生意。"
They are discussing business.
他们正在谈谈生意。
neutral"谈谈你的感受。"
Talk about your feelings.
谈谈你的感受。
informal"我们坐下来谈谈吧。"
Let's sit down and talk.
我们坐下来谈谈吧。
neutral"有什么事我们可以谈谈。"
We can talk about anything.
有什么事我们可以谈谈。
neutral"我们得谈谈这个问题。"
We need to talk about this issue.
我们得谈谈这个问题。
neutral"他想和你谈谈。"
He wants to talk with you.
他想和你谈谈。
neutralEinprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine two friends **tan-tan**ning on a beach, casually **talking and chatting** about their day. The 'tan-tan' sounds like them relaxing and chatting.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture two cartoon characters with thought bubbles above their heads, filled with speech balloons, looking relaxed and happy, with the characters '谈谈' (tán谈) floating between them. One character could be holding a 'talk' bubble, and the other a 'chat' bubble.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try using '谈谈' in these sentences: 1. 我想和你______我的旅行计划。(Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ ______ wǒ de lǚxíng jìhuà. - I want to chat with you about my travel plans.) 2. 咱们坐下来，好好______。(Zánmen zuò xiàlái, hǎohǎo ______. - Let's sit down and have a good chat.) 3. 他喜欢和朋友______电影。(Tā xǐhuān hé péngyǒu ______ diànyǐng. - He likes to chat with friends about movies.)
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我们很久没见了，一起___吧！ (Wǒmen hěnjiǔ méi jiànle, yīqǐ ___ ba!)
The sentence means 'We haven't seen each other for a long time, let's chat!' '谈谈' (tántan) fits perfectly here for a friendly, informal talk.
老师想和同学们___他们的学习情况。 (Lǎoshī xiǎng hé tóngxuémen ___ tāmen de xuéxí qíngkuàng.)
The sentence means 'The teacher wants to chat with students about their study situation.' '谈谈' (tántan) is appropriate for a discussion about something.
我们坐下来，好好___一下。 (Wǒmen zuò xiàlái, hǎohǎo ___ yīxià.)
The sentence means 'Let's sit down and have a good chat.' '谈谈' (tántan) is used here to suggest a relaxed conversation.
你有什么想法，可以和我说___。 (Nǐ yǒu shénme xiǎngfǎ, kěyǐ hé wǒ shuō ___.)
The sentence means 'If you have any thoughts, you can chat with me about them.' '谈谈' (tántan) implies sharing thoughts informally.
周末我们一起出去___，怎么样？ (Zhōumò wǒmen yīqǐ chūqù ___, zěnmeyàng?)
The sentence means 'How about we go out and chat together this weekend?' '谈谈' (tántan) suggests a social, informal get-together.
他喜欢和朋友___最近发生的事。 (Tā xǐhuān hé péngyǒu ___ zuìjìn fāshēng de shì.)
The sentence means 'He likes to chat with friends about recent events.' '谈谈' (tántan) is used for discussing topics with friends.
Someone wants to chat with you.
What do you like to talk about with friends?
Can we chat about your plans tomorrow?
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我喜欢和我的家人谈谈我的生活。
Focus: wǒ xǐhuān hé wǒ de jiārén tántan wǒ de shēnghuó
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他们经常谈谈天气。
Focus: tāmen jīngcháng tántan tiānqì
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Read this aloud:
我们找个地方谈谈吧。
Focus: wǒmen zhǎo ge dìfang tántan ba
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Imagine you met a new Chinese friend. Write a simple sentence introducing yourself and suggesting you want to 'chat' sometime. (Hint: Use '我' for 'I', '是' for 'am', '新朋友' for 'new friend', and '谈谈' for 'chat'.)
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Sample answer
我是一个新朋友，我们可以谈谈吗？ (I am a new friend, can we chat?)
Your teacher asks what you like to do with friends. Write a simple sentence saying you like to 'chat' with them. (Hint: Use '我' for 'I', '喜欢' for 'like', '和' for 'with', '朋友' for 'friends', and '谈谈' for 'chat'.)
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我喜欢和朋友谈谈。 (I like to chat with friends.)
You want to ask a friend if they have time to 'chat' later. Write a simple question. (Hint: Use '你' for 'you', '有时间' for 'have time', '吗' for question particle, and '谈谈' for 'chat'.)
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你有时间谈谈吗？ (Do you have time to chat?)
小明喜欢和谁谈谈？ (Who does Xiaoming like to chat with?)
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小明喜欢和他的妈妈谈谈。他们每天都谈谈。 (Xiǎo Míng xǐhuan hé tā de māma tántan. Tāmen měitiān dōu tántan.)
小明喜欢和谁谈谈？ (Who does Xiaoming like to chat with?)
The passage states '小明喜欢和他的妈妈谈谈' (Xiaoming likes to chat with his mother).
The passage states '小明喜欢和他的妈妈谈谈' (Xiaoming likes to chat with his mother).
他们谈谈了什么？ (What did they chat about?)
Read this passage:
我和我的同学今天谈谈了。我们谈谈了学习。 (Wǒ hé wǒ de tóngxué jīntiān tántan le. Wǒmen tántan le xuéxí.)
他们谈谈了什么？ (What did they chat about?)
The passage says '我们谈谈了学习' (We chatted about studying).
The passage says '我们谈谈了学习' (We chatted about studying).
说话的人喜欢和谁谈谈？ (Who does the speaker like to chat with?)
Read this passage:
你喜欢谈谈吗？我喜欢和我的朋友谈谈。 (Nǐ xǐhuan tántan ma? Wǒ xǐhuan hé wǒ de péngyou tántan.)
说话的人喜欢和谁谈谈？ (Who does the speaker like to chat with?)
The speaker says '我喜欢和我的朋友谈谈' (I like to chat with my friends).
The speaker says '我喜欢和我的朋友谈谈' (I like to chat with my friends).
我们好久没见了，不如一起去咖啡馆___。
“谈谈”在这里表示 informal friendly talk, which fits the context of meeting old friends at a coffee shop. “谈话” is more neutral, “讨论” means to discuss, and “讲讲” means to tell or explain.
如果你有什么不开心的事，可以随时来找我，我们___。
“谈谈心” is a common idiom meaning to have a heart-to-heart talk, which is perfect for sharing unhappy things with a friend. The other options are grammatically incorrect.
我最近学中文遇到了一些困难，想找老师___。
“谈谈学习方法” means to chat about study methods. The reduplication “谈谈” adds a casual and informal tone. The other options are either less natural or grammatically incomplete in this context.
“谈谈” can be used when you want to have a serious discussion about a business deal.
“谈谈” implies an informal and friendly chat. For a serious business discussion, you would typically use words like “商量” (to consult/discuss) or “讨论” (to discuss).
The phrase “我们谈谈吧” means “Let's chat for a bit.”
“我们谈谈吧” is a common way to invite someone for an informal conversation, often implying a desire to discuss something in a friendly manner.
You can use “谈谈” when asking someone to give a formal speech.
“谈谈” is for informal talking or chatting. For a formal speech, you would use verbs like “演讲” (to deliver a speech) or “发言” (to make a statement/speak).
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 我们很久没见了，今晚我们一起____吧？
“谈谈” emphasizes a more focused, often slightly more serious, but still informal conversation, fitting for catching up with someone after a long time. “聊天” is more general casual chat. “讨论” implies a specific topic to debate. “沟通” refers to communication in general.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses “谈谈”?
“谈谈” is best for informal, friendly conversations, often about personal matters or getting to know someone's thoughts. While the other options involve talking, they suggest a more formal discussion or consultation, where “谈谈” might not be the most natural fit. “谈谈” can be used for 'discussing' something, but usually a less formal or official discussion.
You want to suggest a casual chat with a friend about a recent movie. Which sentence is best?
“谈谈” implies a friendly, informal conversation, which is suitable for discussing a movie with a friend. The other options suggest a more formal or academic analysis.
“谈谈” can be used when you want to have a serious, formal meeting with your boss.
“谈谈” is generally used for informal, friendly conversations. For a serious, formal meeting with a boss, terms like “开会” (to have a meeting) or “商量” (to discuss formally) would be more appropriate.
If you want to suggest to a friend that you both have a casual chat about your day, “谈谈” is an appropriate word to use.
“谈谈” is perfect for suggesting an informal and friendly conversation, such as catching up with a friend about their day.
When expressing an opinion on a controversial social issue in a formal debate, using “谈谈” is the most suitable choice.
“谈谈” implies an informal, friendly chat. For a formal debate on a controversial social issue, words like “讨论” (discuss), “辩论” (debate), or “发表意见” (express opinions) would be more fitting.
They're making plans for a casual conversation.
This conversation sounds a bit more serious, but still informal.
The teacher wants to discuss the student's academic performance.
Read this aloud:
我们好久没见了，找个时间一起谈谈吧。
Focus: 谈谈 (tán tan)
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Read this aloud:
你觉得我们应该和老板谈谈加薪的事情吗？
Focus: 谈谈 (tán tan), 加薪 (jiāxīn)
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Read this aloud:
最近发生了一些事，我想找个朋友好好谈谈。
Focus: 好好 (hǎohǎo), 谈谈 (tán tan)
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我们好久没见了，今晚找个地方好好___。
“谈谈”在这里表示 informal chat or talk. "聊天" is also possible but "谈谈" implies a slightly more focused, though still informal, conversation.
关于这次项目的合作细节，我们得坐下来好好___。
“谈谈” fits best when discussing details in a collaborative and informal manner.
我和他之间有些误会，需要找个时间___。
“谈谈” is appropriate for addressing misunderstandings in a direct yet informal way.
她心情不好，我决定陪她___。
“谈谈” implies providing emotional support through conversation.
对于公司的未来发展，我们应该集思广益，敞开心扉___。
“谈谈” is suitable for an open and informal discussion about future development.
听说你最近在学画画，能给我___你的学习心得吗？
“谈谈” is perfect for asking someone to informally share their experiences or thoughts.
The speaker is asking for an opinion on a new project.
The speaker wants to discuss future plans.
They had a pleasant chat at the last gathering.
Read this aloud:
我想和你谈谈关于你最近的表现。
Focus: 谈谈 (tán tan)
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Read this aloud:
咱们找个时间好好谈谈吧。
Focus: 好好 (hǎo hǎo)
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Read this aloud:
我们是不是应该坐下来好好谈谈这个问题？
Focus: 这个问题 (zhè ge wèn tí)
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This sentence means 'Let's discuss this issue again next time.' The structure follows a common Chinese sentence pattern for suggesting an action.
This sentence means 'They often chat about literature and art in the cafe.' The structure places the location before the verb '谈谈' (to chat).
This sentence means 'When are you free? We can have a good talk about your future plans.' The question word '什么时候' (when) introduces the time, followed by the subject and verb.
你认为在团队合作中，有效的沟通有多重要？请谈谈你的看法。
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Sample answer
我认为在团队合作中，有效的沟通至关重要。它不仅能帮助团队成员更好地理解彼此的观点和任务，还能及时解决潜在的问题和冲突，从而提高整体工作效率。如果缺乏良好的沟通，团队可能会陷入误解和重复劳动，严重影响项目的进展。
请谈谈你对人工智能未来发展的看法，以及它可能对社会产生的影响。
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Sample answer
我对人工智能的未来发展持谨慎乐观的态度。它无疑会带来生产力的大幅提升和生活质量的改善，例如在医疗、交通等领域。然而，我们也必须正视其可能带来的挑战，例如就业结构的变化、伦理道德问题以及数据隐私安全等。如何平衡这些机遇与挑战，将是人类社会未来发展的重要课题。
在当今全球化的背景下，你认为跨文化交流有哪些必要性？请谈谈你的理解。
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在当今全球化日益深入的背景下，跨文化交流显得尤为必要。它不仅能促进不同文明之间的相互理解与尊重，消除偏见，还能为解决全球性问题提供更广阔的视角和更有效的合作方案。通过跨文化交流，我们能够拓宽视野，学习他国经验，共同应对挑战，从而推动人类社会的共同进步。
根据文章内容，关于城市发展与环境保护的争论焦点是什么？
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近来，关于城市发展与环境保护的讨论日益增多。有人认为，为了经济增长，牺牲一部分环境是必要的；而另一些人则强调，环境保护是可持续发展的基础，不能以牺牲环境为代价。各方意见不一，争论激烈。
根据文章内容，关于城市发展与环境保护的争论焦点是什么？
文章明确指出，争论在于“有人认为，为了经济增长，牺牲一部分环境是必要的；而另一些人则强调，环境保护是可持续发展的基础，不能以牺牲环境为代价”，这表明了经济增长和环境保护的优先级是争论的焦点。
文章明确指出，争论在于“有人认为，为了经济增长，牺牲一部分环境是必要的；而另一些人则强调，环境保护是可持续发展的基础，不能以牺牲环境为代价”，这表明了经济增长和环境保护的优先级是争论的焦点。
远程办公模式的出现对企业文化建设带来了什么影响？
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随着科技的飞速发展，远程办公逐渐成为一种新的工作模式。它为员工提供了更大的灵活性，降低了通勤成本，但同时也对团队协作和企业文化建设提出了新的挑战。如何在享受远程办公便利的同时，有效应对这些挑战，是当前许多企业正在思考的问题。
远程办公模式的出现对企业文化建设带来了什么影响？
文章中提到“但同时也对团队协作和企业文化建设提出了新的挑战”，直接指出了对企业文化建设的影响。
文章中提到“但同时也对团队协作和企业文化建设提出了新的挑战”，直接指出了对企业文化建设的影响。
文章指出，优质教育资源分配不均可能导致什么问题？
Read this passage:
教育公平是社会公平的重要组成部分。优质教育资源的分配不均，往往会导致社会阶层的固化，阻碍社会流动性。因此，如何促进教育公平，让每个孩子都能享受到优质教育，是政府和社会各界需要共同努力的方向。
文章指出，优质教育资源分配不均可能导致什么问题？
文章明确写道“优质教育资源的分配不均，往往会导致社会阶层的固化”，直接指出了其可能导致的问题。
文章明确写道“优质教育资源的分配不均，往往会导致社会阶层的固化”，直接指出了其可能导致的问题。
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Summary
Use 谈谈 for informal and friendly conversations, perfect for everyday chats.
- Informal conversation
- Casual chat
- Friendly talk
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A2Administration; the management of affairs.
过后
A2Afterwards; at a later or subsequent time.
赞同
A2To approve of, to endorse; to agree with or support.
