议论

議論

yìlùn

verb/noun HSK 4 #10,680

Meanings

1 to comment; to talk about
2 to discuss (often with judgment)
3 discussion; commentary

Characters

to discuss; to comment

to discuss; theory

Examples

大家都在议论这件事。

Dàjiā dōu zài yìlùn zhè jiàn shì.

Everyone is talking about this matter.

不要在背后议论别人。

Búyào zài bèihòu yìlùn biérén.

Don't talk about others behind their backs.

这件事引起了很多议论。

Zhè jiàn shì yǐnqǐ le hěn duō yìlùn.

This matter caused a lot of discussion.

Tips

usage

议论 often has a slightly negative connotation - it implies gossiping or judgmental discussion. For neutral 'discuss,' use 讨论. 背后议论 specifically means to gossip behind someone's back.

Stroke Order

议 yì

论 lùn