🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

预先谈判

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yùxiān tánpàn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pre-negotiation/ˌpriː.nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"双方在正式会谈前进行了预先谈判。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The preliminary phase or exploratory talks that take place before formal negotiations begin, aimed at setting agendas, establishing ground rules, and determining whether a basis for agreement exists.

    "Successful pre-negotiation between the two nations paved the way for a productive peace summit."
  2. 2

    Informal discussions or preparatory maneuvering conducted by parties to align expectations prior to entering binding contractual talks.

    "The corporate legal teams engaged in extensive pre-negotiation to resolve minor disagreements over confidentiality."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Formed in English by combining the Latin prefix 'pre-' (meaning before, from Latin prae-) with the noun 'negotiation', which derives from the Latin 'negotiari' (to carry on business). The term emerged in modern diplomatic and commercial discourse to describe the crucial preliminary phase occurring before formal talks begin.

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