约 谈

yuē tándictionary entry

to arrange a meeting for a formal talk (usu. by an authority with a subordinate) / to summon for questioning or a warning

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Original source entry:

約談 约谈 [yue1 tan2] /to arrange a meeting for a formal talk (usu. by an authority with a subordinate); to summon for questioning or a warning/

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Other forms in these source records: 約談

约
yāo
to weigh in a balance or on a scale
yuē
to make an appointment / to invite / approximately / pact / treaty / to economize / to restrict / to reduce (a fraction) / concise
谈
tán
to speak / to talk / to converse / to chat / to discuss
Tán
surname Tan

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