Definition
理论 as a noun means 'theory'. As a verb it is a colloquial way to say 'to argue, to debate' — often implying insisting on one's point or arguing over minor issues. It is less formal than 辩论 (formal, structured debate) and more casual than 争论 (neutral argument); the root 辩 is literary and rarely used alone.
noun
theory
verb
to argueto debate
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 理论，。Zhège lǐ lùn hěn yǒumíng, hěnduō rén dōu zhīdào.This theory is famous; many people know about it.
- 理论，。Tā xǐhuan gēn biérén lǐ lùn, dàn cóng bù rènshū.He likes to argue with others, but never admits defeat.
- 理论。Wǒmen bù yīnggāi zài zhè zhǒng xiǎo shì shàng lǐ lùn.We shouldn't argue over such trivial matters.
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