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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
座谈会zuòtánhuìconferenceHSK 6, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #24097, Hard
座谈会zuòtánhuìsymposiumHSK 6, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #24097, Hard
座谈会zuòtánhuìrap sessionHSK 6, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #24097, Hard
zuòtánhuì(zuo4tan2hui4)zuo tan hui T4
  1. 1conference
  2. 2symposium
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March 24, 2026

座谈会(座談會)zuòtánhuì(zuo4tan2hui4)

座谈会 (zuò tán huì) refers to a type of informal meeting or symposium where participants discuss specific topics. It is commonly used in academic, professional, or community contexts to encourage open dialogue and exchange of ideas among attendees.

Strokes26Frequency#24097DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

座谈会 is often used in Chinese business and educational settings to facilitate collective problem-solving and idea generation, reflecting the cultural value placed on group consensus and collaboration.

Memory Tip

Think of 座 (zuò) as 'seat' and 谈 (tán) as 'talk'. Imagine a group of people seated around a table, discussing ideas at a symposium. The combination of 'seating' and 'talking' helps you remember that it’s a meeting for discussion.

Meanings of 座谈会

zuòtánhuì(zuo4tan2hui4)
1conference
2symposium
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座谈会Simplified
座談會Traditional
26Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

座谈会 (informal discussion meeting) vs 研讨会 (seminar) — choose 座谈会 for a more casual, open dialogue format compared to the more structured and formal nature of 研讨会.

Usage Notes

座谈会 is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '举行座谈会' (to hold a symposium) and '参加座谈会' (to participate in a symposium). Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing the word, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

座谈会 is not an HSK level word, but it connects well with HSK 4 vocabulary related to meetings and discussions, such as 会议 (huìyì - meeting) and 讨论 (tǎolùn - discussion). Focus on understanding the context in which such meetings occur.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 座谈会 with 研讨会 (yántǎo huì), which is a more formal seminar. Remember that 座谈会 emphasizes discussion, not just presentation. Instead of saying '我去研讨会' (I go to the seminar), use '我参加座谈会' (I participate in the symposium).

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Component Characters

座zuòseat
HSK 410 strokes广
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谈tánto speak
HSK 410 strokes讠
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会huìcan
HSK 16 strokes人
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How to say conference in Chinese

“conference” in Chinese is座谈会zuòtánhuì

座谈会 (zuò tán huì) refers to a type of informal meeting or symposium where participants discuss specific topics. It is commonly used in academic, professional, or community contexts to encourage open dialogue and exchange of ideas among attendees.

When to use 座谈会

座谈会 is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '举行座谈会' (to hold a symposium) and '参加座谈会' (to participate in a symposium). Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing the word, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion.

座谈会 or something close to it

座谈会 (informal discussion meeting) vs 研讨会 (seminar) — choose 座谈会 for a more casual, open dialogue format compared to the more structured and formal nature of 研讨会.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 座谈会 with 研讨会 (yántǎo huì), which is a more formal seminar. Remember that 座谈会 emphasizes discussion, not just presentation. Instead of saying '我去研讨会' (I go to the seminar), use '我参加座谈会' (I participate in the symposium).

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Cultural Notes for 座谈会

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In Western cultures, symposiums might be more formal and structured, whereas 座谈会 in China tends to encourage a more relaxed and open dialogue among participants.

Frequently Asked Questions about 座谈会

座谈会 is more informal and focuses on discussion, while 会议 refers to a formal meeting or conference.

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