tou2 leon6討論讨论
Jyutpingtou2 leon6
Yaletóu leuhn
Definition
To discuss or talk about; a discussion or debate on a topic.
- to discuss; to talk about; to debate
- discussion; debate; talk
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How it's used
While 討論 functions as both a verb and a noun, it carries a slightly formal or serious tone compared to everyday chatting. It implies a structured exchange of ideas or a focused debate rather than casual gossip. In informal settings, people often prefer using 傾偈 or 傾吓 to describe talking through an issue.
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ci3次chiExamples
Have you guys finished your discussion yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 討論 for casual social talk between friends. Using it to describe a simple conversation about weekend plans sounds overly stiff and unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
