() — to discuss; to deliberate; to comment on; to suggest; to propose

Definition

议 (yì) is a formal/written verb meaning 'to discuss or deliberate,' used mainly in set phrases like 议论, 商议, 议定. For everyday 'suggest' use 建议; for raising a topic formally use 提出.

verb
to discussto deliberateto comment onto suggestto propose

Examples

  • Zhè ge wèn tí xū yào zài yì yí xià.
    This issue needs to be discussed further.
  • Dà jiā xiān yì yí yì zài zuò jué dìng.
    Everyone discuss it first before making a decision.
  • Jīng guò duō cì yì dìng, fāng àn zuì zhōng tōng guò.
    After multiple rounds of deliberation and decision, the plan was finally approved.

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