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As a phono-semantic compound, 洽 combines the water radical 氵 on the left, indicating its semantic link to liquids, with the component 合 on the right, which provides both the pronunciation and an idea of joining or unifying. Its original meaning described water soaking into or permeating the ground, moistening it thoroughly. This concrete image of blending seamlessly evolved into abstract social senses, coming to mean harmony, agreement, or correspondence without conflict. Today, 洽 is commonly used to describe harmonious relationships, successful negotiations, or arrangements where all parties are in full accord.
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双方正在洽谈合作。
公司派他去洽谈业务。
气氛非常融洽和谐。
这个价格我们觉得很合适。
他们已就细节达成一致。
我们需要进一步商谈。
合同的条款已经全部。
经过多轮，项目终于落实。