The word **商议 (shāngyì)** is a compound formed by combining two characters with closely related meanings: **商 (shāng)**, which means "to discuss," "to deliberate," or "to consult," and **议 (yì)**, which means "to discuss," "to deliberate," or "to propose." This structure follows a common pattern in Chinese morphology where two synonymous or semantically similar characters are joined to create a single, more precise or formal term. The resulting word, 商议, thus emphasizes the act of collaborative discussion, negotiation, or consultation, with the combined meaning being stronger and more specific than either character alone, roughly translating to "to deliberate together" or "to hold discussions."