言论 (yán lùn) — speech; opinion; remarks

Definition

言论 means public speech or expressed views, often in serious or political contexts (freedom of speech, public opinion). Compare 发言: a single act of speaking; 议论: the act of discussing. 想法 is a personal thought, not public.

noun
speechopinionremarks
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Examples

  • 言论
    Wǎng luò yán lùn yě xū yào zūn shǒu fǎ lǜ.
    Online speech also needs to comply with the law.
  • 言论
    Tā de yán lùn yǐn qǐ le guǎng fàn tǎo lùn.
    His remarks sparked widespread discussion.
  • 言论
    Zhèng fǔ bǎo zhàng gōng mín de yán lùn zì yóu.
    The government guarantees citizens' freedom of speech.

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