"have a word" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 談一談
• 說幾句話

Definition

和某人說話，通常很簡短或私下，常用於討論重要的事情或給予建議。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

適用於正式及非正式場合，通常帶有要私下或認真談談的意思，不只是閒聊。常見語句如：「我能和你談談嗎？」「我要和他談談。」

Examples

Can I have a word with you after class?

下課後我能和你**談一談**嗎？

She wants to have a word about the project.

她想**談一談**這個項目。

The teacher will have a word with your parents.

老師會和你父母**談一談**。

Let’s have a word outside where it’s quieter.

我們去外面**談一談**，外面比較安靜。

I’ll have a word with him and see what’s going on.

我會和他**談一談**，看看發生了什麼事。

If you have a minute, can we have a word in private?

你如果有空，我們可以私下**談一談**嗎？