kwan4 jin4 tong4群言堂

Jyutpingkwan4 jin4 tong4

Yalekwàhn yìhn tòhng

Definition

A forum or environment where everyone is allowed to speak and express their opinions democratically.

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How it's used

Originally derived from the phrase 集思廣益, this term carries a formal and slightly idealistic tone. It is rarely used in casual daily chatter and is more commonly found in organizational, political, or academic contexts where the goal is to foster a democratic exchange of ideas. Using it in a casual setting might sound overly dramatic or pretentious.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei1呢dou6度hai6係kwan4群jin4言tong4堂，daai6大gaa1家jau5有me1咩ji3意gin3見dou1都ho2可ji5以gong2講。

This is a place for open discussion, everyone can share their opinions.

ngo5我dei6哋soeng2想gaau2搞go3個kwan4群jin4言tong4堂，dang2等daai6大gaa1家faat3發biu2表haa5下tai2睇faat3法。

We want to organize an open forum so everyone can express their views.

Common phrases

gin3建laap6立kwan4群jin4言tong4堂

establish an open forum

hoi1開fong3放kwan4群jin4言tong4堂

open up for democratic discussion

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with a literal meeting room or a physical space, but it refers more to the atmosphere or the democratic nature of the discussion rather than the building itself.