Definition
论述 (lùn shù) means 'to discuss/expound' systematically, often presenting an argument or analysis. It is broader in scope than 阐述 (chǎn shù 'to elaborate on a view') and more discursive than 阐释 (chǎn shì 'to explain/elucidate'). Use 论述 for discussing a topic or issue, 阐述 for elaborating a viewpoint, and 阐释 for explaining meaning.
verb
to discussto expound
Examples
- 论述。Tā zài huì shàng lùn shù le zìjǐ de guāndiǎn.He expounded his own viewpoint at the meeting.
- 论述。Zhè piān wénzhāng lùn shù le huánjìng bǎohù de zhòngyào xìng.This article discusses the importance of environmental protection.
- 论述。Jiàoshòu zài kètáng shàng lùn shù le zhège wèntí.The professor elaborated on this issue in class.
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