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The character "洽" is structured with the water radical (氵) on the left and the component "合" on the right, which provides both phonetic and semantic clues. Etymologically, it initially conveyed meanings related to moisture or thorough soaking, directly associated with its water element. Over time, the influence of "合", meaning to combine or unite, guided a semantic shift toward abstract concepts of harmony and mutual agreement. This development resulted in its modern applications in words denoting negotiation or consultation, such as in "洽談", and harmony, as in "融洽", reflecting its transition from a physical to a relational sense.
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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。