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HSK
to discuss; to talk over
HSK 2
whatever / no matter what (who, how etc) / regardless of / not to discuss
HSK 3
theory / CL: 個|个 / to argue / to take notice of
HSK 3
conclusion / verdict / CL: 個|个 / to conclude / to reach a verdict
HSK 4
to comment / to talk about / to discuss / discussion / CL: 個|个
HSK 4
paper / treatise / thesis / CL: / to discuss a paper or thesis (old)
HSK 4
debate / argument / to argue over / CL: 場|场,
HSK 4
to argue / to debate / to contend / argument / contention / controversy / debate / CL: , 場|场
HSK 4
no matter what or how / regardless of whether...
HSK 4
to comment on / to discuss / comment / commentary / CL:
HSK 5
forum (for discussion)
HSK 7-9
public opinion
HSK 7-9
treatise / discourse / exposition
HSK 7-9
to prove a point / to expound on / to demonstrate or prove (through argument) / proof
HSK 7-9
outline / introduction / survey / general discussion
HSK 7-9
expression of opinion / views / remarks / arguments
HSK 7-9
to discuss; to talk about
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
(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
HSK 7-9
to lump different matters together (idiom)
HSK 7-9
editorial (in a newspaper) / CL:
HSK 7-9
final conclusion / accepted argument
HSK 7-9
commentator
HSK 7-9
treatise; study
creationism (religion)
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abbr. for 論語|论语, The Analects (of Confucius)
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opinion / view / theory / doctrine / to discuss / to talk about / to regard / to consider / per / by the (kilometer, hour etc)
(math.) chaos theory
string theory (physics)
(idiom) to kill on sight (without fear of prosecution)
to give a detailed exposition / to state in detail
The Analects of Confucius 孔子
grounds (for an argument) / contention / thesis
to infer / to judge / inference / judgment / conclusion
to infer / inference / corollary / reasoned conclusion
graph theory (math.)
(often used in book or chapter titles) general introduction; overview
game theory
to debate / to contend / polemics
introduction
normally / as things should be / by rights / to reason things out / logic
Das Kapital (1867) by Karl Marx 卡爾·馬克思|卡尔·马克思
to set forth one's view; to present one's argument / argument; line of reasoning
introduction / introductory chapter
well-rounded argument / general survey
argument / line of reasoning / thesis / point (of discussion)
misconception / fallacy
topic
syllogism (deduction in logic)
to discuss spiritedly (idiom) / tongues are wagging
number theory (math.)
argument / view (sometimes derogatory)
to talk of the past and discuss the present (idiom) / to chat freely / to discuss everything
World Economic Forum
to harangue / loud arrogant talk / to spout
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 / to remark upon a person's appearance / nitpicking / overcritical / judgmental
to treat differently / another cup of tea
(idiom) in all fairness; objectively speaking
monism, belief that the universe is made of a single substance
argument / debate / controversy
field theory (physics)
to discuss sth on its own merits / to judge the matter as it stands
public opinion
essay on current affairs submitted to the emperor as policy advice (old)
enlightening remarks (honorific) / brilliant views
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
a different matter / another story / (old) objection
indisputable statement / unalterable truth
don't pass judgment on a person's life until the lid is on the coffin (idiom)
pluralism, philosophical doctrine that the universe consists of different substances
strange tales and absurd arguments (idiom) / unreasonable remarks
perfectly sound proposition / unalterable truth / irrefutable argument
to talk freely
to discuss
"human nature is evil", theory advocated by Xunzi 荀子
abandoned idea
lit. to argue who is right and wrong (idiom) / fig. to squabble; to argue over minor issues
to make a definitive judgment / to come to a firm conclusion
control theory (math.) / cybernetics
to make reference to; to mention
epistemology (in philosophy, the theory of how we know things)
dissertation; thesis
unrealistic argument / high flown and impractical opinion
argumentation
theory of evolution / (esp.) Darwinism
forum (esp. online) / discussion area / feedback
probability (math.)
set theory (math.)
methodology / Discours de la méthode by René Descartes 笛卡兒|笛卡儿, 1637
electromagnetism / electromagnetic theory
Deng Xiaoping Theory / Dengism / the foundation of PRC economic development after the Cultural Revolution, building the capitalist economy within Chinese Communist Party control
theory of relativity
On New Democracy (1940), by Mao Zedong
seminar / workshop
eternalism (permanence of soul, Sanskrit śāśvata-vāda)
dualism, belief that the universe is made of two different substance (e.g. mind and matter or good and evil)
Boao Forum for Asia, founded in 2001
anywhere / wherever
Tribune (in newspaper names)

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