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面谈

面談
miàntán
verb #8,618

Meanings

  1. 1 to discuss face to face; to have an in-person meeting
  2. 2 a face-to-face interview or conversation

Characters

面
miàn
face; in person
谈
tán
to talk; to discuss
Face + talk - to talk face-to-face, emphasizing the in-person nature of the conversation.

Examples

HSK 2
电话里说不清楚，还是面谈吧。
Diànhuà lǐ shuō bù qīngchu, háishì miàntán ba.
It's hard to explain over the phone; let's talk in person.
HSK 3
这件事我们需要面谈。
Zhè jiàn shì wǒmen xūyào miàntán.
We need to discuss this matter in person.
HSK 3
老板要求和他面谈。
Lǎobǎn yāoqiú hé tā miàntán.
The boss requested a face-to-face meeting with him.

Tips

usage
面谈 is more formal than 见面聊 (meet and chat). It implies a purposeful, often professional discussion. Common in job interviews, business negotiations, and serious personal conversations.

Stroke Order

面 miàn
谈 tán