讨

討

tǎo

verb HSK 7 #3,576

Meanings

1 to discuss; to talk over
2 to demand; to ask for
3 to incur; to provoke

Examples

我们讨论一下这个问题。

Wǒmen tǎolùn yíxià zhège wèntí.

Let's discuss this problem.

这个孩子很讨人喜欢。

Zhège háizi hěn tǎo rén xǐhuan.

This child is very endearing.

他去讨钱了。

Tā qù tǎo qián le.

He went to ask for money.

Tips

usage

讨 is mainly used in compounds: 讨论 (discuss), 讨厌 (annoying/to dislike), 讨价还价 (haggle), 讨好 (to flatter/curry favor), 讨人喜欢 (likeable).

Stroke Order

讨 tǎo