谈

The Chinese character 谈 (tán) is composed of two parts: 言 (yán) and 覃 (tán). 言 means "to speak" or "to say", while 覃 originally meant "to spread out" or "to extend". When combined, these two characters create the meaning of "to talk" or "to discuss".The character 谈 first appeared in the oracle bone script, the earliest known form of Chinese writing. In this script, 谈 was written as a combination of the characters 言 and 覃, with the character 言 on the left and the character 覃 on the right. This form of the character was later simplified to the form we use today.The character 谈 has a rich history and has been used in a variety of contexts throughout Chinese history. It is often used in formal settings, such as in business meetings or academic discussions. It can also be used in informal settings, such as between friends or family members.The character 谈 is a versatile character that can be used in a variety of ways. It is an important character for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both written and spoken Chinese.