各抒己见

各抒己見
gèshū-jǐjiàn
idiom #55,084

Meanings

  1. 1 each airs their own views (idiom)
  2. 2 everyone expresses their own opinion
  3. 3 open exchange of views

Examples

HSK 3
Huìyì shàng, dàjiā gèshūjǐjiàn.
At the meeting, everyone aired their own views.
HSK 5
Lǎoshī gǔlì xuéshēng gèshūjǐjiàn.
The teacher encourages the students to each express their own opinions.
HSK 7-9
Qǐng dàjiā gèshūjǐjiàn, chàngsuǒyùyán.
Please everyone, share your views freely and openly.

Tips

history
Echoes Tang-dynasty scholar Li Ao's 《李文权文集·陵庙日时朔祭议》: 先儒穿凿,各伸己见 - earlier scholars each pushed their own views. (to express, literally 'to draw out') replaced over time to give the modern form.
usage
Positive - implies a healthy, respectful discussion where everyone contributes. Common in meetings, classrooms, panel discussions. Pairs naturally with 畅所欲言 (speak without reservation) for maximum effect.

Stroke Order

shū
jiàn