The word 访谈 (fǎngtán) is a compound formed by combining two independent morphemes with related meanings: 访 (fǎng), meaning "to visit" or "to inquire", and 谈 (tán), meaning "to talk" or "to discuss". This structure follows a common pattern in Chinese called a coordinative compound, where two synonyms or near-synonyms are paired to create a single, more nuanced concept. In this case, the combined meaning of "to visit and talk" or "to inquire and discuss" naturally converges on the modern sense of "to interview" or "an interview", capturing the essence of a formal, conversational exchange aimed at gathering information.