The Chinese word **商讨 (shāngtǎo)** is a compound term formed by combining two synonymous or semantically related characters: **商 (shāng)**, meaning "to discuss" or "deliberate," and **讨 (tǎo)**, meaning "to discuss" or "explore." Together, they create a binome that emphasizes a formal, mutual, and thorough process of discussion aimed at reaching a consensus or decision, often in a business or official context. This method of combining characters to refine and intensify a core meaning is a common feature of modern Chinese vocabulary formation.