Chinese Conversation · Level 62
90 words
Chinese word
争论
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēng lùn
Meaning
- verbargue
Example
我们不要在朋友面前争论这个问题。wǒ men bú yào zài péng yǒu miàn qián zhēng lùn zhè ge wèn tí
We should not argue about this issue in front of our friends.
More examples
代表们在会议上围绕预算争论。dài biǎo men zài huì yì shàng wéi rào yù suàn zhēng lùn
The representatives argued over the budget at the meeting.
Core concept
A question becomes a contest between opposing positions as each side uses words to press its case.
Common phrases
围绕这个问题争论wéi rào zhè ge wèn tí zhēng lùn
argue over this issue
与对方争论yǔ duì fāng zhēng lùn
argue with the other side
互相争论hù xiāng zhēng lùn
argue with each other
Similar words
讨论tǎo lùn: Discuss a subject by sharing ideas and information while seeking a conclusion.
商量shāng liáng: Consult together about what to do and agree on a decision.
争吵zhēng chǎo: Have an angry quarrel with shouting and mutual blame.
辩论biàn lùn: Hold a formal debate by using reasons and evidence to support opposing positions.
Definition in Chinese
就某个问题交换并争辩观点，强调争执与论证的过程。jiù mǒu gè wèn tí jiāo huàn bìng zhēng biàn guān diǎn qiáng diào zhēng zhí yǔ lùn zhèng de guò chéng
Word origin
The compound 争 (zhēng, "contend") + 论 (lùn, "reason or discuss") links opposition with the expression of ideas, giving the word its sense of verbal contention.
Usage tips
- The word often frames disagreement around a matter such as a plan, rule, or question, rather than simply describing people talking together.