言论 yánlùn expression of opinion
expression of opinion; views; remarks; arguments
How to remember 言论: 言 words + 论 discuss = expression of opinion.
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How it is used
- Expressed opinions / public speech - 言论自由 (yánlùn zìyóu) freedom of speech; 发表言论 (fābiǎo yánlùn) voice remarks.
- Formal; refers to opinions expressed openly, often in a public or political sense.
- Distinct from 语言 (yǔyán, language): 言论 is what is said as opinion, not the linguistic system.