B1 noun Neutral

争论

/ʈʂəŋ˥ lu̯ən˥˩/

A disagreement between people or groups, often involving the expression of strongly opposing views in a public or formal setting.

Examples

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1

他们为了一点小事发生了争论。

They had an argument over a small matter.

2

学术界对该理论存在广泛的争论。

There is widespread debate in academia regarding this theory.

3

别再争论了,这没意义。

Stop arguing; it's meaningless.

Word Family

Noun
争论
Verb
争论
Adjective
有争论的
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Memory Tip

Two people competing (争) with words (论).

Quick Quiz

这篇文章引发了关于教育公平的____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 争论

Examples

1

他们为了一点小事发生了争论。

everyday

They had an argument over a small matter.

2

学术界对该理论存在广泛的争论。

formal

There is widespread debate in academia regarding this theory.

3

别再争论了,这没意义。

informal

Stop arguing; it's meaningless.

4

本文旨在探讨有关气候变化的争论。

academic

This paper aims to explore the debate surrounding climate change.

5

双方在合同条款上产生了争论。

business

Both parties had a dispute over the contract terms.

Word Family

Noun
争论
Verb
争论
Adjective
有争论的

Common Collocations

引起争论 cause a debate
激烈争论 heated argument
学术争论 academic debate
毫无争论 without dispute
平息争论 settle a dispute

Common Phrases

争论不休

argue endlessly

无可争论

indisputable

引发争论

trigger a controversy

Often Confused With

争论 vs 争议

'争议' is more often a noun referring to the state of controversy, while '争论' is the act of arguing.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing two sides of an argument.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing '争论' with '吵架' (a personal, often emotional quarrel).

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Memory Tip

Two people competing (争) with words (论).

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Word Origin

From '争' (struggle/strive) and '论' (discuss/discourse).

Grammar Patterns

关于...的争论 引发/引起争论 与某人争论

Quick Quiz

这篇文章引发了关于教育公平的____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 争论

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