协商

• 拼音: xié shāng
• 汉字拆解: 协 = 十 (ten) + 办 (handle), meaning to cooperate; 商 = originally depicted a merchant or discussion

含义

To consult; to negotiate; consultation. To discuss in order to reach an agreement.

A formal term for negotiations or discussions aimed at consensus. Used in political, business, and diplomatic contexts. 政治协商 (political consultation) is a key concept in Chinese governance (CPPCC). Related: 协商解决 (resolve through negotiation).

例句

1. 双方就价格问题进行了多轮协商，最终达成了协议。
2. 劳资纠纷应该通过协商解决，而不是诉诸法律。
3. 这个方案需要和相关部门协商后才能实施。

用法指南

语境: business, politics, diplomacy, legal

语气: diplomatic

正确说法

• 这件事需要进一步协商。(This matter requires further consultation.)
• 我们应该坐下来协商解决。(We should sit down and negotiate a solution.)

错误说法

• 我和朋友协商今天吃什么 — 日常小事用'商量'更自然，协商偏正式

起源与历史

Compound of 协 (to cooperate, jointly) + 商 (to discuss, commerce). Together meaning to discuss together for mutual agreement.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal