论点 (lùndiǎn)

论点 is the specific claim, proposition, or thesis that a writer or speaker sets out to prove, and is the centerpiece of any structured argument in Chinese.

Meanings

[noun] thesis; argument; point; proposition

Example Sentences

这篇文章的中心论点是技术进步有利于社会发展。 Zhè piān wénzhāng de zhōngxīn lùndiǎn shì jìshù jìnbù yǒulì yú shèhuì fāzhǎn. The central thesis of this article is that technological progress benefits social development.

他的论点很有说服力，让听众信服。 Tā de lùndiǎn hěn yǒu shuōfú lì, ràng tīngzhòng xìnfú. His argument is very persuasive and convinced the audience.

在写议论文时，要先确定明确的论点。 Zài xiě yìlùn wén shí, yào xiān quèdìng míngquè de lùndiǎn. When writing an argumentative essay, you should first establish a clear thesis.

对方提出了几个有趣的论点，值得深思。 Duìfāng tíchū le jǐ gè yǒuqù de lùndiǎn, zhídé shēnsī. The other side raised several interesting points worth pondering.

这个论点缺乏充分的论据支撑。 Zhège lùndiǎn quēfá chōngfèn de lùnjù zhīchēng. This argument lacks sufficient supporting evidence.

她成功地反驳了对手的主要论点。 Tā chénggōng de fǎnbó le duìshǒu de zhǔyào lùndiǎn. She successfully rebutted her opponent's main argument.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
中心论点 (zhōngxīn lùndiǎn)	central thesis
提出论点 (tíchū lùndiǎn)	to put forward an argument
反驳论点 (fǎnbó lùndiǎn)	to rebut an argument
支持论点 (zhīchí lùndiǎn)	to support an argument
论点鲜明 (lùndiǎn xiānmíng)	clear and distinct argument

Usage Notes

论点 is the claim or proposition to be proven. In Chinese rhetoric, the classic essay structure is: 论点 (claim) supported by 论据 (evidence) and demonstrated through 论证 (reasoning). Understanding this triad is essential for Chinese argumentative writing.

At B2 level, note that 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint/opinion) is more general and personal, while 论点 is specifically a claim being argued in a structured way.

Memory Hook

论 (argument/discussion) + 点 (point): the specific point being argued -- the thesis.