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March 24, 2026
访谈(訪談)fǎngtán(fang3tan2)
The term 访谈 (fǎngtán) refers to the act of visiting someone to engage in a discussion or interview. Commonly used in media and journalism contexts, it implies that a person is seeking information or opinions from another through direct conversation.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese media, interviews (访谈) often play a crucial role in shaping public opinion, especially during significant events or elections, reflecting the importance of dialogue in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 访 (fǎng) as 'visiting' someone and 谈 (tán) as 'talking' to them. Imagine a reporter visiting a famous person at their home for an interview, symbolizing the connection between 'visit' and 'talk'.
Meanings of 访谈
fǎngtán(fang3tan2)
1to visit and discuss
2to interview
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About 访谈
访谈Simplified
訪談Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 访谈
Quick Contrast
访谈 (fǎngtán) vs 采访 (cǎifǎng): use 访谈 for more formal or structured discussions, while 采访 is typically used for journalistic interviews.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 访 (fǎng) as 'visiting' someone and 谈 (tán) as 'talking' to them. Imagine a reporter visiting a famous person at their home for an interview, symbolizing the connection between 'visit' and 'talk'.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 访谈 is typically used in formal contexts, such as media interviews or academic discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 访问 (fǎngwèn), which means 'to visit' but does not imply discussion. Ensure to use the correct term based on context.
HSK Study Tips
Although 访谈 is not officially included in HSK vocabulary, it connects to the HSK 4 level words like 访问 (fǎngwèn) and 谈 (tán). Students should focus on using 访谈 in sentences to practice contextually appropriate usage.
Cultural Note
In Chinese media, interviews (访谈) often play a crucial role in shaping public opinion, especially during significant events or elections, reflecting the importance of dialogue in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 访谈 with 访问 (fǎngwèn). For example, saying '我去访谈我的朋友' (I go to visit my friend) is incorrect, as it implies a formal discussion; the correct term would be '我去访问我的朋友'.
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Cultural Notes for 访谈
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In Chinese media, interviews (访谈) often play a crucial role in shaping public opinion, especially during significant events or elections, reflecting the importance of dialogue in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 访谈
No, 访谈 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as journalism or academic interviews.
采访 (cǎifǎng) also means 'to interview', but it can imply a more active role of gathering information, often used in journalistic contexts.
No, it is not typically used for casual chats; it is reserved for structured discussions or interviews.
