论调

論調

lùndiào

noun #27,251

Measure Word

一种论调 zhǒng

Meanings

1 argument; line of reasoning (often used derogatorily)
2 view; standpoint

Characters

to discuss; to argue; theory

tone; tune; style

Examples

这种论调是站不住脚的。

Zhè zhǒng lùndiào shì zhàn bu zhù jiǎo de.

This line of argument doesn't hold water.

他的论调引起了广泛争议。

Tā de lùndiào yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn zhēngyì.

His argument sparked widespread controversy.

Tips

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论调 often carries a dismissive or critical tone in Chinese. When someone says '这种论调' (this kind of argument), they usually mean they disagree with it.

Stroke Order

论 lùn

调 tiáo