讨论tǎo lùnto discuss; to talk over

1. 1.

   to discuss; to talk oververb

• 讨to discuss or study
• 论to discuss

讨论 often takes a topic such as 问题 or 计划 as its object, and it can be used in meetings and classes.

1. HSK 7–9

   我们明天讨论这个问题。

   Wǒmen míngtiān tǎolùn zhège wèntí.

   We will discuss this problem tomorrow.

2. HSK 7–9

   同学们在讨论下次去哪儿玩。

   Tóngxuémen zài tǎolùn xià cì qù nǎr wán.

   The classmates are talking over where to go to have fun next time.

3. HSK 7–9

   这件事我们讨论了很长时间。

   Zhè jiàn shì wǒmen tǎolùn le hěn cháng shíjiān.

   We discussed this matter for a long time.

1. 
   Speaker A:

   老师说下周去公园，大家去哪座公园？

   Lǎoshī shuō xià zhōu qù gōngyuán, dàjiā qù nǎ zuò gōngyuán?

   The teacher says we are going to a park next week. Which park are we going to?

2. 
   Speaker B:

   还没定，同学们正在讨论。

   Hái méi dìng, tóngxuémen zhèngzài tǎolùn.

   It is not decided yet. The classmates are discussing it right now.

3. 
   Speaker A:

   我可以和你们一起讨论吗？

   Wǒ kěyǐ hé nǐmen yìqǐ tǎolùn ma?

   Can I discuss it with you?

4. 
   Speaker B:

   当然可以，我们下课以后在教室见。

   Dāngrán kěyǐ, wǒmen xiàkè yǐhòu zài jiàoshì jiàn.

   Of course. Let's meet in the classroom after class.

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Related words

• 问题wèn tíquestion; problem; issue; topicHSK 1
• 计划jì huàplanHSK 4
• 说话shuō huàto talkHSK 1
• 谈tánto talkHSK 4
• 同意tóng yìto agreeHSK 3
• 决定jué dìngto decideHSK 3

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