Definition

Verb: - To negotiate; to hold talks or discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement or settlement. This term specifically refers to the act of parties coming together for formal deliberation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hai bên đã hội thương để giải quyết tranh chấp. (The two sides held talks to resolve the dispute.)
  • Sau nhiều ngày hội thương, một hiệp định đã được ký kết. (After many days of negotiation, an agreement was signed.)

Advanced Usage

• This is a formal and somewhat literary term, often used in historical, diplomatic, or official contexts. It implies a structured meeting for discussion, not just casual conversation.
• "tiến hành hội thương": to conduct negotiations.
  • Các nhà lãnh đạo đã tiến hành hội thương.* (The leaders **conducted negotiations.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thương lượng (verb): A more common and general synonym for "to negotiate".
• Đàm phán (verb): Another common synonym, often used in political and business contexts for "to negotiate".
• Bàn bạc (verb): To discuss, to deliberate (less formal than ).

Synonyms

• Thương lượng: To negotiate.
• Đàm phán: To negotiate, to hold talks.
• Bàn bạc: To discuss, to deliberate.

Related Phrases

• Cuộc hội thương: A negotiation session; a meeting for talks.
  • Cuộc hội thương giữa hai nước đã kết thúc. (The negotiation session between the two countries has concluded.)