争论

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Usage and Nuances

The verb 争论 (zhēnglùn) means "to argue" or "to debate," often implying a verbal dispute where two or more parties express opposing views. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as meetings, discussions, or everyday disagreements.

Common Collocations

  • 争论问题 (argue about an issue): used when debating a specific topic.
  • 激烈争论 (intense argument): emphasizes the strength or passion in the argument.
  • 争论观点 (argue opinions): highlights disagreement in perspectives rather than facts.

Register and Tone

争论 is neutral in tone but can imply a serious or heated discussion depending on context. It is more formal than words like 吵架 (chǎojià, to quarrel) and less aggressive than 打架 (dǎjià, to fight physically).

Common Confusion

Avoid confusing 争论 with 讨论 (tǎolùn), which means "to discuss" and usually implies a more cooperative exchange of ideas rather than a dispute.

Example Sentences

They argued for a long time about this issue.

At the meeting, everyone argued intensely about the company's future

What they argued about was not the facts, but the difference in opinions.