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HSK
to discuss; to talk over
HSK 2
theory / CL: 個|个 / to argue / to take notice of
HSK 3
whatever / no matter what (who, how etc) / regardless of / not to discuss
HSK 3
no matter what or how / regardless of whether...
HSK 4
conclusion / verdict / CL: 個|个 / to conclude / to reach a verdict
HSK 4
paper / treatise / thesis / CL: / to discuss a paper or thesis (old)
HSK 4
to argue / to debate / to contend / argument / contention / controversy / debate / CL: , 場|场
HSK 4
debate / argument / to argue over / CL: 場|场,
HSK 4
to comment / to talk about / to discuss / discussion / CL: 個|个
HSK 4
to comment on / to discuss / comment / commentary / CL:
HSK 5
to discuss; to talk about
HSK 7-9
forum (for discussion)
HSK 7-9
expression of opinion / views / remarks / arguments
HSK 7-9
treatise / discourse / exposition
HSK 7-9
(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
HSK 7-9
public opinion
HSK 7-9
editorial (in a newspaper) / CL:
HSK 7-9
commentator
HSK 7-9
to discuss two disparate things together (idiom); to mention on equal terms / to place on a par with / (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in the same breath as Y)
HSK 7-9
outline / introduction / survey / general discussion
HSK 7-9
to lump different matters together (idiom)
HSK 7-9
final conclusion / accepted argument
HSK 7-9
to prove a point / to expound on / to demonstrate or prove (through argument) / proof
HSK 7-9
(idiom) to put (an issue) to one side for the moment
philosophy of idealism, the doctrine that external reality is a product of consciousness
monotheism / unitarianism (denying the Trinity)
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abbr. for 論語|论语, The Analects (of Confucius)
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  *論* | 論* | *論
opinion / view / theory / doctrine / to discuss / to talk about / to regard / to consider / per / by the (kilometer, hour etc)
to build up public opinion / to create a fuss
(math.) complex analytic function theory
to give a detailed exposition / to state in detail
theory of relativity
let alone / not to mention
epistemology
creationism
plate tectonics
The Analects of Confucius 孔子
to discuss spiritedly (idiom) / tongues are wagging
probability (math.)
(philosophy) materialism
methodology / Discours de la méthode by René Descartes 笛卡兒|笛卡儿, 1637
theory of reflection (in dialectic materialism), i.e. every perception reflects physical reality
syllogism (deduction in logic)
(often used in book or chapter titles) general introduction; overview
category theory (math.)
dissertation; thesis
argument / line of reasoning / thesis / point (of discussion)
freedom of speech
to infer / inference / corollary / reasoned conclusion
special relativity
theory of evolution / (esp.) Darwinism
"human nature is evil", theory advocated by Xunzi 荀子
paradox (logic)
critic / reviewer
to discuss in general terms / general exposition / general discussion
to debate / to contend / polemics
introduction / introductory chapter
to enumerate what is black and yellow (idiom); to criticize sb behind his back to incite quarrels / also written 數黑論黃|数黑论黄
grounds (for an argument) / contention / thesis
symposium / discussion forum
media / commentators
theorist / theoretician
well-rounded argument / general survey
atheism
lit. to assess the head and discuss the feet (idiom); minute criticism of a woman's appearance / fig. to find fault in minor details / nitpicking / overcritical
to sit and pontificate; to find answers through theory and not through practice (idiom)
pluralism, philosophical doctrine that the universe consists of different substances
don't pass judgment on a person's life until the lid is on the coffin (idiom)
to talk freely
holistic diagnosis and treatment (TCM)
number theory (math.)
epistemology (in philosophy, the theory of how we know things)
determinism
The Wealth of Nations (1776) by Adam Smith 亞當·斯密|亚当·斯密
argument / debate / controversy
enlightening remarks (honorific) / brilliant views
theism (the belief in the existence of God)
Three Treatise School (Buddhism)
Das Kapital (1867) by Karl Marx 卡爾·馬克思|卡尔·马克思
lit. to assess the head and discuss the feet (idiom); minute criticism of a woman's appearance / fig. to find fault in minor details / to remark upon a person's appearance / nitpicking / overcritical / judgmental
to haggle over every ounce (idiom) / to to fuss over minor points / to be particular about sth
essay on current affairs submitted to the emperor as policy advice (old)
fatalism / fatalistic
string theory (physics)
to discuss sth on its own merits / to judge the matter as it stands
monism, belief that the universe is made of a single substance
logic
political commentary
field theory (physics)
deism, theological theory of God who does not interfere in the Universe
information theory
topic
theist (believer in one or more Deities)
perfectly sound proposition / unalterable truth / irrefutable argument
atheist
public opinion
treatise; study
a devastating criticism / to expose hidden motives
to set forth one's view; to present one's argument / argument; line of reasoning
indisputable statement / unalterable truth

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