Chinese
zhēnglùn
Meaning: to argue; argument; controversy
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

爭論
爭
論
争论
争
论

Example sentences

Everyone argued for a long time about the details of the plan before reaching a consensus.
在這場爭論中,他始終保持中立的態度。
在这场争论中,他始终保持中立的态度。
In this argument, he always maintained a neutral attitude.
兩個人為了這件小事爭論不休。
两个人为了这件小事争论不休。
The two people argued ceaselessly over this trivial matter.
在這場爭論中,他選擇加入環保陣營。
在这场争论中,他选择加入环保阵营。
In this argument, he chose to join the environmental camp.
他的一句話挑起了大家的爭論。
他的一句话挑起了大家的争论。
His words provoked a debate among everyone.

Usage Notes

Refers to debating or disputing differing opinions.

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