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Word · VerbTraditional縱論

discuss freely; talk without restraint

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1.

verb

to discuss freely; to expound without restraint

formal

Typically used for discussing broad topics such as politics, history, or current affairs in a free, wide-ranging manner. Often implies a sense of breadth and depth in conversation. Commonly used in formal or literary contexts.

Liǎng两
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
zuò坐
zài在
kā咖
fēi啡
guǎn馆
lǐ里
zòng纵
lùn论
guó国
jì际
xíng形
shì势
 。

The two scholars sat in the café discussing the international situation freely.

Tā他
men们
zài在
jiǔ酒
zhuō桌
shàng上
zòng纵
lùn论
gǔ古
jīn今
 ,
shí十
fēn分
chàng畅
kuài快
 。

They freely discussed ancient and modern times at the dinner table, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
zòng纵
lùn论
le了
wèi未
lái来
shí十
nián年
de的
kē科
jì技
fā发
zhǎn展
qū趋
shì势
 。

This article broadly discusses technology development trends for the next decade.

Jiào教
shòu授
xǐ喜
huan欢
hé和
xué学
shēng生
zòng纵
lùn论
rén人
shēng生
lǐ理
xiǎng想
 。

The professor enjoys discussing life ideals freely with students.