Chinese word

论述

Pronunciation

Pinyinlùn shù

Meaning

  • verbdiscuss

Example

他在会上论述了这个计划的意义。tā zài huì shàng lùn shù le zhè ge jì huà de yì yì

He discussed the significance of this plan at the meeting.

Illustration for 论述 (discuss)

More examples

在论文中，作者论述了研究的局限性。zài lùn wén zhōng zuò zhě lùn shù le yán jiū de jú xiàn xìng

In the paper, the author discussed the limitations of the research.

Core concept

A structured line of explanation that supports an idea and makes its meaning or development clear.

Common phrases

  • 论述观点lùn shù guān diǎn

    discuss opinions

  • 论述要点lùn shù yào diǎn

    discuss the main points

Similar words

说明shuō míng: Provides a clear explanation of something's meaning or circumstances.
解释jiě shì: Makes the cause or meaning of something clear.
讨论tǎo lùn: Involves people discussing a problem or question and exchanging views.
表述biǎo shù: Uses words to communicate personal thoughts or emotions.

Definition in Chinese

条理清楚地对某一问题或观点进行陈述和论证，系统地说明其理由、经过或意义。tiáo lǐ qīng chǔ dì duì mǒu yí wèn tí huò guān diǎn jìn xíng chén shù hé lùn zhèng xì tǒng dì shuō míng qí lǐ yóu jīng guò huò yì yì

Word origin

The compound joins 论 (lùn, "discuss or argue") + 述 (shù, "state or describe"), combining reasoned discussion with clear presentation.

Usage tips

  • For everyday Chinese, this word often sounds more academic than the language used in casual talk, even when the subject is familiar.

Other meanings

  • discussionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 论述性lùn shù xìngexpositoryadjective

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