HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
论 — to discuss
- Reading
- lùn
- Meaning
- to discuss; to talk about; to comment on; to consider; to regard as; theory; doctrine; opinion; argument
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
论 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lùn and it means to discuss; to talk about; to comment on; to consider; to regard as; theory; doctrine; opinion; argument. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
论 appears in everyday chinese words such as 不论 (no matter; whether or), 无论 (no matter what/how) and 讨论 (discuss).
Chinese words containing 论
Frequently asked questions
What does 论 mean in Chinese?
论 means to discuss; to talk about; to comment on; to consider; to regard as; theory; doctrine; opinion; argument in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 论 read?
论 is read lùn. Reading it inside real words — 不论 and 无论 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 论 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 论 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 论 in a word?
A common word containing 论 is 不论 (bú lùn) — "no matter; whether or". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 论 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 论 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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