论坛 lùntán forum (for discussion)
How to remember 论坛: 论 discuss + 坛 altar = forum (for discussion).
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How it is used
- A forum - for discussion, both online and offline - 网络论坛 (wǎngluò lùntán) internet forum; 经济论坛 (jīngjì lùntán) an economic forum.
- Covers an online message board and a formal conference/summit where views are exchanged.
- 坛 (altar/platform) evokes a raised place for speaking.