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HSK
to discuss; to talk over
HSK 2
whatever / no matter what (who, how etc) / regardless of / not to discuss
HSK 3
theory / CL: 個|个 / to argue / to take notice of
HSK 3
conclusion / verdict / CL: 個|个 / to conclude / to reach a verdict
HSK 4
to comment / to talk about / to discuss / discussion / CL: 個|个
HSK 4
debate / argument / to argue over / CL: 場|场,
HSK 4
to argue / to debate / to contend / argument / contention / controversy / debate / CL: , 場|场
HSK 4
no matter what or how / regardless of whether...
HSK 4
to comment on / to discuss / comment / commentary / CL:
HSK 5
final conclusion / accepted argument
HSK 7-9
public opinion
HSK 7-9
outline / introduction / survey / general discussion
HSK 7-9
expression of opinion / views / remarks / arguments
HSK 7-9
to discuss; to talk about
HSK 7-9
to discuss two disparate things together (idiom); to mention on equal terms / to place on a par with / (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in the same breath as Y)
HSK 7-9
to lump different matters together (idiom)
HSK 7-9
editorial (in a newspaper) / CL:
HSK 7-9
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  *论* | 论* | *论
abbr. for 論語|论语, The Analects (of Confucius)
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  *论* | 论* | *论
opinion / view / theory / doctrine / to discuss / to talk about / to regard / to consider / per / by the (kilometer, hour etc)
paradox (logic)
to give a detailed exposition / to state in detail
to infer / inference / corollary / reasoned conclusion
graph theory (math.)
(often used in book or chapter titles) general introduction; overview
introduction
political commentary
Das Kapital (1867) by Karl Marx 卡爾·馬克思|卡尔·马克思
to set forth one's view; to present one's argument / argument; line of reasoning
introduction / introductory chapter
well-rounded argument / general survey
misconception / fallacy
syllogism (deduction in logic)
number theory (math.)
dualism, belief that the universe is made of two different substance (e.g. mind and matter or good and evil)
to harangue / loud arrogant talk / to spout
atheism
to treat differently / another cup of tea
(idiom) in all fairness; objectively speaking
monism, belief that the universe is made of a single substance
field theory (physics)
public opinion
essay on current affairs submitted to the emperor as policy advice (old)
enlightening remarks (honorific) / brilliant views
a different matter / another story / (old) objection
indisputable statement / unalterable truth
pluralism, philosophical doctrine that the universe consists of different substances
strange tales and absurd arguments (idiom) / unreasonable remarks
a devastating criticism / to expose hidden motives
perfectly sound proposition / unalterable truth / irrefutable argument
to talk freely
"human nature is evil", theory advocated by Xunzi 荀子
abandoned idea
control theory (math.) / cybernetics
unrealistic argument / high flown and impractical opinion
theory of evolution / (esp.) Darwinism
probability (math.)
set theory (math.)
methodology / Discours de la méthode by René Descartes 笛卡兒|笛卡儿, 1637
theory of relativity
On New Democracy (1940), by Mao Zedong
expert commentary
quantum theory (physics)
general relativity / Einstein's theory of gravity
determinism
(math.) theory of functions of a real variable
epistemology
to determine right and wrong based on public opinion (idiom) / Public opinion will judge what's right and wrong.
No comment!
(philosophy) rationalism
agnosticism, the philosophical doctrine that some questions about the universe are in principle unanswerable
class division into proletariat and bourgeoisie class enemy, in use esp. during the Cultural Revolution
pantheism, theological theory equating God with the Universe
(math.) theory of functions of a complex variable
theory of reflection (in dialectic materialism), i.e. every perception reflects physical reality
polytheism
perturbation theory
game theory
The Wealth of Nations (1776) by Adam Smith 亞當·斯密|亚当·斯密
fatalism / fatalistic
category theory (math.)
structural theory (physics)
(Maslow's) hierarchy of needs (psychology)
algebraic function theory (math.)
(math.) Galois theory
information theory
atomic theory
additive number theory (math.)
the theory of evolution (early translation, since replaced by 進化論|进化论)
qualitative theory
wild remark; outrageous statement (orthographic borrowing from Japanese 暴論 "bōron")
eschatology
to discuss in general terms / general exposition / general discussion
(math.) chaos theory
don't pass judgment on a person's life until the lid is on the coffin (idiom)
epistemology (in philosophy, the theory of how we know things)
conspiracy theory
monotheism / unitarianism (denying the Trinity)
thirty percent failure, seventy percent success, the official PRC verdict on Mao Zedong
Galois theory (math.)
filibuster

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