The Chinese word 商量 means to discuss or consult with someone. It is commonly used in situations where two or more people need to make a decision together or come to an agreement on something. For example, if two friends are trying to decide where to eat for dinner, they might say “我们商量一下吧”, which means “let’s discuss it and come to a decision together”. The word can also be used in more formal settings, such as business meetings or negotiations.
Translation
Verb: to consult, to discuss
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要商量一下下周的计划 | wǒmen xūyào shāngliang yíxià xiàzhōu de jìhuà | We need to discuss next week’s plan |
| 我们可以商量一下怎样解决这个问题 | wǒmen kěyǐ shāngliang yíxià zěnyàng jiějué zhège wèntí | We can discuss how to solve this problem |
| 我们需要商量一下公司的未来发展方向 | wǒmen xūyào shāngliang yíxià gōngsī de wèilái fāzhǎn fāngxiàng | We need to discuss the future development direction of the company |
| 我们应该商量一下如何分配任务 | wǒmen yīnggāi shāngliang yíxià rúhé fēnpèi rènwù | We should discuss how to allocate tasks |
| 我们需要商量一下如何提高销售额 | wǒmen xūyào shāngliang yíxià rúhé tígāo xiāoshòu’é | We need to discuss how to increase sales revenue |
| 我们可以商量一下如何提高工作效率 | wǒmen kěyǐ shāngliang yíxià rúhé tígāo gōngzuò xiàolǜ | We can discuss how to improve work efficiency |
| 我们需要商量一下如何降低成本 | wǒmen xūyào shāngliang yíxià rúhé jiàngdī chéngběn | We need to discuss how to reduce costs |
HSK
商量 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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