论调

論調

lùndiào

noun #27,251

Meanings

1 argument; line of reasoning
2 view; standpoint

Characters

to discuss; to argue; theory

tone; tune; style

Examples

HSK 3

这种论调是站不住脚的。

Zhè zhǒng lùndiào shì zhàn buzhù jiǎo de.

This line of argument doesn't hold water.

HSK 5

他的论调引起了广泛争议。

Tā de lùndiào yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn zhēngyì.

His argument sparked widespread controversy.

Tips

register

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