Meaning
座谈 refers to a relatively informal gathering where people sit down together to exchange ideas, discuss issues, or share experiences. It's typically more casual and interactive than a formal meeting or lecture, emphasizing conversation and dialogue among participants.
Usage
Commonly used in academic, professional, and organizational settings. The format is often a 座谈会 (zuò tán huì), meaning a symposium or discussion forum. It implies sitting together (座) and talking (谈) in a relaxed yet purposeful manner. More formal than casual chat but less rigid than official meetings.
Examples
- 01学校组织了一场师生座谈会，讨论教学改革问题。, .The school organized a teacher-student symposium to discuss teaching reform issues.
- 02公司领导定期与员工座谈，了解大家的工作情况。, .Company leaders regularly hold discussions with employees to understand everyone's work situation.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次座谈
- 场一场座谈会
Common collocations
- 座谈会symposium, discussion forum
- 举行座谈to hold a discussion
- 师生座谈teacher-student discussion
- 座谈交流discussion and exchange
Origin
The word literally combines 座 (seat) and 谈 (talk), emphasizing the act of sitting down together for conversation, reflecting the informal yet structured nature of such discussions.