讨论 (tǎolùn)

讨论 means to discuss a topic by exchanging views among two or more people. It implies an open, interactive process aimed at exploring ideas, solving problems, or reaching a conclusion. Both the verb and noun forms are widely used in academic, professional, and everyday settings.

Meanings

[verb] To discuss; to deliberate; to talk over.
[noun] Discussion; deliberation.

Example Sentences

同学们就这个话题进行了热烈的讨论。 Tóngxuémen jiù zhège huàtí jìnxíng le rèliè de tǎolùn. The students had a lively discussion on this topic.

在做出最终决定之前，我们需要认真讨论各种方案。 Zài zuòchū zuìzhōng juédìng zhīqián, wǒmen xūyào rènzhēn tǎolùn gège fāng'àn. Before making a final decision, we need to seriously discuss all the options.

这个问题值得深入讨论，不能草率处理。 Zhège wèntí zhídé shēnrù tǎolùn, bù néng cǎoshuài chǔlǐ. This issue deserves thorough discussion and should not be handled carelessly.

经过多次讨论，团队终于达成了共识。 Jīngguò duō cì tǎolùn, tuánduì zhōngyú dáchéng le gòngshí. After multiple discussions, the team finally reached a consensus.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
进行讨论	hold a discussion
深入讨论	discuss in depth
讨论方案	discuss a plan
热烈讨论	lively discussion
达成共识	reach a consensus

Usage Notes

讨论 implies a two-way exchange of ideas, while 研究 (yánjiū) implies more individual or scholarly investigation. A common formal pattern is 就 X 进行讨论 (to hold a discussion on X). In academic papers, 讨论 often appears as a section heading (Discussion), contrasting with 结论 (Conclusion) and 方法 (Methods).

Memory Hook

讨 means "to seek/demand" and 论 means "to discuss/argue." Discussing is seeking meaning through argument — both characters pull you toward productive inquiry.