HSK · Level 47
120 words
Chinese word
谈论
Pronunciation
Pinyintán lùn
Meaning
- verbdiscuss
Example
他们在课后常常谈论老师布置的作业。tā men zài kè hòu cháng cháng tán lùn lǎo shī bù zhì de zuò yè
After class, they often discuss the homework that their teacher assigned.
More examples
他和同事谈论了项目的具体分工。tā hé tóng shì tán lùn le xiàng mù dì jù tǐ fēn gōng
He discussed the specific division of work on the project with his colleagues.
Core concept
A topic becomes a shared object of spoken inquiry, with participants putting forward and weighing views.
Common phrases
谈论观点tán lùn guān diǎn
discuss opinions
谈论经验tán lùn jīng yàn
discuss experiences
谈论方案tán lùn fāng àn
discuss plans
Similar words
讨论tǎo lùn: Discuss a problem or theme together while seeking a conclusion or solution.
商量shāng liáng: Consult with others about an everyday matter and decide what to do.
议论yì lùn: Express views and evaluations about a matter, giving comments or judgments.
辩论biàn lùn: Debate by stating a position, giving reasons, and answering opposing claims.
Definition in Chinese
谈论 指就某一问题表达不同观点并互相回应和评析，侧重用语言展开对该话题的讨论。tán lùn zhǐ jiù mǒu yí wèn tí biǎo dá bù tóng guān diǎn bìng hù xiāng huí yìng hé píng xī cè zhòng yòng yǔ yán zhǎn kāi duì gāi huà tí de tǎo lùn
Word origin
谈 (tán, "talk") + 论 (lùn, "discuss") links ordinary speech with the careful consideration of an issue.
Usage tips
- Chinese can use the verb for a topic raised in a group or for an issue considered by two people; the number of speakers is not built into the word.