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提到 (tí dào) — use 谈到 when emphasizing a discussion or conversation about a topic, while 提到 is more about simply mentioning it without the conversational nuance.
Be careful not to confuse 谈到 with similar phrases like 谈论 (tán lùn), which means 'to discuss' more formally. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the setting you are in. Common collocations include 谈到某事 (tán dào mǒu shì), meaning 'to talk about something.'
While 谈到 is not officially listed in HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 vocabulary surrounding discussions and topics. Students should focus on recognizing it in conversation and practice using it to introduce or shift topics in dialogues.
Learners often confuse 谈到 with 讨论 (tǎo lùn), which means 'to discuss' rather than simply 'to talk about.' A common mistake would be to say '我想讨论这个' when they mean '我想谈到这个' (I want to talk about this).
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How to say to refer to in Chinese
“to refer to” in Chinese is谈到
谈到 (tán dào) means 'to refer to' or 'to talk about.' It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts when introducing a topic or mentioning something relevant in conversation. The phrase can imply a transition to a new subject or provide additional information about a previously discussed topic.
When to use 谈到
Be careful not to confuse 谈到 with similar phrases like 谈论 (tán lùn), which means 'to discuss' more formally. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the setting you are in. Common collocations include 谈到某事 (tán dào mǒu shì), meaning 'to talk about something.'
谈到 or something close to it
提到 (tí dào) — use 谈到 when emphasizing a discussion or conversation about a topic, while 提到 is more about simply mentioning it without the conversational nuance.
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Learners often confuse 谈到 with 讨论 (tǎo lùn), which means 'to discuss' rather than simply 'to talk about.' A common mistake would be to say '我想讨论这个' when they mean '我想谈到这个' (I want to talk about this).
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