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经过协商决定 (decided after consultation)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral to formal

How it works

This phrase acts as an adverbial modifier indicating the manner or process by which a decision was reached. '经过' (jīngguò) means 'after' or 'through', introducing the process. '协商' (xiéshāng) means 'consultation' or 'negotiation', describing the nature of the process. '决定' (juédìng) means 'decide' or 'decision', functioning as the main verb here.

Sample sentences

经过协商决定，项目计划将进行调整。

It was decided after consultation that the project plan would be adjusted.

公司高层经过协商决定了下一季度的战略目标。

The company's senior management decided on the strategic goals for the next quarter after consultation.

我们经过协商决定，由你来担任这次会议的主席。

We decided after consultation that you would chair this meeting.

Quick facts

structure_flexibility:The '决定' part can sometimes be implied or followed by a specific outcome, e.g., '经过协商，他们达成了协议' (After consultation, they reached an agreement).

Often used with

经过讨论决定 (decided after discussion)

经过研究决定 (decided after research/consideration)

经过集体决定 (decided collectively)

经过双方协商 (after consultation between both parties)

最终决定 (final decision)

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Example

经过协商决定，项目计划将进行调整。

It was decided after consultation that the project plan would be adjusted.

公司高层经过协商决定了下一季度的战略目标。

The company's senior management decided on the strategic goals for the next quarter after consultation.