Meaning
争论 means to argue or debate, typically referring to a back-and-forth discussion where people have differing opinions. As a noun, it refers to the argument or dispute itself. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when people are discussing or disagreeing about something.
Usage
Native speakers use 争论 for both serious debates and everyday arguments. It's neutral in tone—neither particularly formal nor overly casual. Common patterns include 争论...的问题 (argue about... issue) and 引起争论 (spark debate). It emphasizes the exchange of differing viewpoints rather than hostile conflict.
Examples
- 01他们为这个问题争论了很久。.They argued about this issue for a long time.
- 02这部电影引起了很大的争论。.This movie sparked a lot of debate.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场争论
- 次一次争论
Common collocations
- 引起争论to spark debate
- 激烈的争论heated argument
- 争论不休to argue endlessly
- 争论的焦点the focus of debate
Antonyms
Origin
争 originally meant 'to contend' or 'to争 compete,' while 论 means 'to discuss' or 'discourse.' Together they form a compound meaning contentious discussion or argumentation.