Chinese word

定论

Pronunciation

Pinyindìng lùn

Meaning

  • noundefinitive conclusion

Example

别急着下定论，多听听大家意见。bié jí zhe xià dìng lùn duō tīng tīng dà jiā yì jiàn

Don't rush to draw a definitive conclusion; listen to everyone's opinions a little longer.

Illustration for 定论 (definitive conclusion)

More examples

经过讨论，我们暂时得不出定论。jīng guò tǎo lùn wǒ men zàn shí dé bù chū dìng lùn

After discussion, we still cannot reach a definitive conclusion for now.

Core concept

A supported position at the end of inquiry, where competing views give way to one accepted basis for judgment.

Common phrases

  • 下定论xià dìng lùn

    draw a definitive conclusion

  • 得出定论dé chū dìng lùn

    reach a definitive conclusion

  • 仓促下定论cāng cù xià dìng lùn

    hastily draw a definitive conclusion

Similar words

结论jié lùn: A conclusion drawn from discussion or evidence, which may still be provisional.
意见yì jiàn: An expressed thought or position held by a person or group.
见解jiàn jiě: An understanding or judgment about a particular issue.
观点guān diǎn: A standpoint or way of viewing an issue.

Definition in Chinese

在讨论或研究后被认为成立并可作为依据的结论性看法。zài tǎo lùn huò yán jiū hòu bèi rèn wéi chéng lì bìng kě zuò wéi yī jù de jié lùn xìng kàn fǎ

Word origin

定 (dìng, "fix") + 论 (lùn, "argument") joins a fixed position with an argued view, forming a transparent image of a conclusion accepted after examination.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may treat any clear answer as final, but this word usually fits only when discussion or evidence gives the view recognized standing.

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