Definition
下结论 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to draw a conclusion'. The verb 下 carries the action, and 结论 ('conclusion') is the object. In usage, you can insert words like aspect markers, measure words, or modifiers between the two parts, e.g. 下了一个结论 ('drew a conclusion'), 下什么结论 ('what conclusion to draw'). It's typically used in formal or analytical contexts, and it's common to hear 别轻易下结论 ('don't jump to conclusions').
v.o.
to draw a conclusionto conclude
Examples
- 下结论。Wǒmen bù yīnggāi qīngyì xià jiē.We shouldn't jump to conclusions easily.
- 。Tā hái méiyǒu xià rènhé jiélùn.He hasn't drawn any conclusions yet.
- ,。Jīngguò tǎolùn, tāmen xià le yí gè hěn hélǐ de jiélùn.After discussion, they drew a very reasonable conclusion.
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