Meaning of 争论
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to argue
- to debate
- to contend
- argument
- contention
- controversy
- debate
Measure word: 次,場|场
How to use 争论
争论 works as a verb (to argue, to debate) and as a noun (a dispute, a controversy). It often describes a heated exchange of opinions, not a physical fight. Example: 他们为这个问题争论了很久。(Tāmen wèi zhège wèntí zhēnglùn le hěn jiǔ.) They argued about this issue for a long time.
争 (zhēng) means to contend or fight for, and 论 (lùn) means to discuss or argue, as in 讨论 (tǎolùn). Put them together and you are discussing while competing to win: an argument or debate.
Common mistake: Learners often use 争论 when they only mean a calm talk. For a friendly exchange of ideas, use 讨论 (tǎolùn); 争论 implies disagreement. Also keep the first tone on 争 (zhēng). Do not say zhèng, which is the sound of 正 and 证.
争论 in example sentences
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争 zhēng · to strive for · 6 strokes
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论 lùn · debate · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 争论.
| 讨论 | tǎolùn | to discuss; to talk over |
| 理论 | lǐlùn | theory; to argue |
| 争取 | zhēngqǔ | to fight for; to strive for |
| 不论 | bùlùn | whatever; no matter what (who, how etc) |
| 战争 | zhànzhēng | war; conflict |
| 无论 | wúlùn | no matter what or how; regardless of whether... |
| 结论 | jiélùn | conclusion; verdict |
| 论文 | lùnwén | paper; treatise |
| 辩论 | biànlùn | debate; argument |
| 议论 | yìlùn | to comment; to talk about |
| 竞争 | jìngzhēng | to compete; competition |
| 评论 | pínglùn | to comment on; to discuss |
Questions about 争论
What does 争论 mean?
争论 (zhēnglùn) means "to argue; to debate" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 争论?
争论 is made of 2 characters: 争 (6 strokes), 论 (6 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 争论 an HSK word?
Yes. 争论 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 争论 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 争论 is written 爭論.
What is the difference between 争论 and 吵架?
争论 is arguing about ideas or opinions, and it can be fairly reasoned. 吵架 (chǎojià) is quarreling, usually emotional and personal, like a couple fighting. You can 争论 a scientific question, but you 吵架 with a roommate.
How do I say what people are arguing about with 争论?
Use 为 (wèi) or 关于 (guānyú) before the topic, or put the topic right after the verb. For example: 他们在争论这个计划。(Tāmen zài zhēnglùn zhège jìhuà.) They are arguing about this plan. As a noun, you can say 引起争论 (yǐnqǐ zhēnglùn), to cause controversy.