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Tao Lun - Daily Mandarin Lesson

"Discuss" in Mandarin Chinese

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Tao Lun

Meaning

to discuss; to talk over

Pronunciation

Tone marks: ►tǎo lùn
Tone numbers: tao3 lun4

Chinese Characters

Traditional: 討論
Simplified: 讨论

First Character: 討 (tǎo) – ask for; send punitive expedition; to demand; to marry
Second Character: 論 (lùn) – by the; per; discuss; theory; to talk (about); to discuss

Examples of Tǎo Lùn

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Zhègè huàtí yǐnqǐ dàjiā rèliè de tǎolùn.
這個話題引起大家熱烈的討論。
这个话题引起大家热烈的讨论。
This topic has led to a welcome discussion by everyone.

Wǒmen cháng zài yìqǐ tǎolùn gōngkè.
我們常在一起討論功課。
我们常在一起讨论功课。
We often discuss our school work together.

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