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

    ► 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.