论 Stroke Order — How to Write 论
论 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
论 Radical and Character Components
论 is an ideographic compound. Speech 讠 that explains the logic 仑; 仑 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 讠 + 4 more strokes
论 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lùn
- lún
Meanings of 论 in Chinese
1
lùn论
To analyze, discuss, or judge (a matter, a principle, a viewpoint); discourse; theory; argument.
我们讨论了他的新论点，并提出了充分的论据来支持我们的看法。
We discussed his new viewpoint and presented sufficient arguments to support our opinion.
Refers to articles, theories, or discourses that analyze and elucidate principles and reasoning, as seen in words like 'theory,' 'public opinion,' 'monograph,' or 'editorial.'
这篇社论对当前艺术趋势进行了深刻论述。
This editorial offered a profound discourse on current art trends.
theory; doctrine; systematic viewpoint
他正在研究爱因斯坦的相对论
He is studying Einstein's theory of relativity.
To view, discuss, or judge; often used in the sense of evaluating or generalizing.
我们不应该只根据一个人的背景来论断他们的能力。
We should not judge a person's ability solely based on their background.
To judge, evaluate, or assess; often used in contexts of merit, demerit, or guilt.
比赛结束后，裁判会根据选手的表现来论输赢
After the competition, the referees will judge the win or loss based on the contestants' performance.
To calculate or distribute according to a certain unit or criterion; based on; by.
这家公司论能力分配任务，不看资历。
This company assigns tasks based on ability, not seniority.
2
lún论
Anciently interchangeable with '伦' (lún), referring to order, reason, or proper arrangement.
文章的章法有论，读起来清晰易懂。
The structure of the essay has order, making it clear and easy to understand.
Lúnyǔ (The Analects of Confucius), a classic Chinese text recording the sayings and deeds of Confucius and his disciples.
《论语》是中国古代儒家经典之一。
The Analects of Confucius is one of the ancient Chinese Confucian classics.
An archaic variant of '抡' (lún), meaning to select or choose.
古人选才，常论德行而非家世
Ancient people, when selecting talent, often chose based on moral character rather than family background.
Common Words and Phrases with 论
1
To argue or debate; argumentation.
经过一番激烈的论辩，双方终于达成了一致。
After a vigorous debate, both sides finally reached a consensus.
2
to decide on or impose punishment; to deal with by punishment
对于违反校规的学生，将根据情节轻重予以严厉论处
Students who violate school regulations will be severely penalized according to the gravity of their actions.
3
An opponent in a debate or argument.
在这次模拟法庭辩论中，他的论敌对每一个证据都提出了质疑。
In this mock court debate, his opponent questioned every piece of evidence.
4
An argument, thesis, or proposition; a point or statement put forward and supported with reasons.
在报告中，他的核心论点是客户满意度对于公司长期发展至关重要。
In the report, his core argument is that customer satisfaction is crucial for the company's long-term development.
5
Views or arguments, often referring to the tone or style of one's discourse.
他一直坚持的那个论调，终于在会议上得到了证实。
The argument he had always maintained was finally confirmed at the meeting.
6
To make a definitive judgment, assertion, or inference.
在没有充分证据的情况下，任何论断都是不负责任的。
Without sufficient evidence, any assertion is irresponsible.
7
to dispense rewards or honors according to merit; to award people according to their contributions.
项目结束后，公司决定对有突出贡献的员工论功行赏
After the project concluded, the company decided to reward employees according to their outstanding contributions.
8
To discuss, deal with, or touch upon (a topic or issue).
这篇学术论文主要论及了人工智能在医疗领域的应用前景。
This academic paper primarily discusses the application prospects of artificial intelligence in the medical field.
9
Talk about both the past and the present.
他们几个老友聚在一起，常常手捧香茗，论今说古，好不惬意。
A few old friends gathered, often holding fragrant tea, discussing matters of past and present, feeling very content.
10
Grounds or basis of an argument.
他的研究报告提供了强有力的论据，证明了这种新型材料的优越性。
His research report provided strong arguments demonstrating the superiority of this new type of material.
11
Reasoning, logic, or to discuss principles; also used adverbially to mean normally or as things should be.
我们应该坐下来好好论理，而不是争吵。
We should sit down and reason properly, instead of arguing.
12
An old term for logic.
这本古籍详细阐述了古人对论理学的见解。
This ancient book elaborates on the ancients' views on logic.
13
To argue or debate on controversial or difficult points.
专家们就新药的疗效展开了激烈的论难
The experts engaged in a fierce debate over the efficacy of the new drug.
14
To discuss, expound, or elaborate on a topic or argument.
这篇文章详细论述了气候变化对生态系统的影响。
This article elaborates on the impact of climate change on ecosystems.
More words with 论
- tán谈lùn论to discuss; to talk about
- bà罢lùn论an abandoned or rejected idea/plan
- bèi悖lùn论paradox
- cè策lùn论Policy essay
- dǎo导lùn论Introduction
- fàn泛lùn论to discuss broadly or generally
- hóng弘lùn论grand discourse, profound discussion
- hóng宏lùn论great discussion, brilliant argument
- miào妙lùn论Brilliant argument, Ingenious remark
- miù谬lùn论fallacy
- shēn申lùn论Policy Argumentation
- shǐ史lùn论historical essays or commentaries
- xù序lùn论A preface or an introduction.
- xù绪lùn论Introduction
- yú舆lùn论public opinion
- biàn辩lùn论Debate
- chí持lùn论Maintain an argument, Uphold a view
- lǐ理lùn论theory
- tǎo讨lùn论discuss, discussion
- fàn泛shén神lùn论pantheism
Idioms with 论
- lùn论gān甘jì忌xīn辛to be overly particular about one's preferences
- lùn论qiān千lùn论wàn万numerous; in thousands and tens of thousands
- lùn论cháng长dào道duǎn短gossip about others' merits and demerits
- lùn论zī资pái排bèi辈prioritize by seniority or generation
- bá拔jiàn剑lùn论gōng功fiercely argue over one's achievements
- bàn半bù部lún论yǔ语partial wisdom, profound insight
- bù不kān刊zhī之lùn论unalterable authoritative argument
- bù不yì易zhī之lùn论an undeniable truth
- chéng成bài败lùn论rén人judge people by their success or failure
- chóng崇lùn论hóng宏yì议Profound and insightful discussions
- cún存ér而bù不lùn论reserve without discussing
- dà大fā发yì议lùn论express views volubly
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Open the tool →Questions about 论
What does 论 mean in Chinese?
论 (lùn) means “Refers to articles” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 论?
论 has 2 pronunciations: lùn, lún.
How many strokes does 论 have?
论 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 论?
论 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 论?
The radical of 论 is 讠, and 论 is an ideographic compound.