辩论

辯論

biànlùn

verb HSK 4 #4,950

Meanings

1 to debate; to argue
2 debate; argument

Characters

to argue; to debate

to discuss; theory

Examples

他们在辩论谁说得对。

Tāmen zài biànlùn shuí shuō de duì.

They are debating who is right.

学校举办了一场辩论赛。

Xuéxiào jǔbàn le yī chǎng biànlùn sài.

The school held a debate competition.

这个话题不值得辩论。

Zhège huàtí bù zhíde biànlùn.

This topic isn't worth debating.

Tips

usage

辩论赛 (biànlùn sài) is the standard term for a formal debate competition, very common in Chinese schools and universities.

grammar

Can be used as both a verb (我们辩论了很久) and a noun (一场辩论).

Stroke Order

辩 biàn

论 lùn