论lùn
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论
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Shuowen
论 (lùn). The character combines 言 (speech) with 仑 (logical order), suggesting reasoned discourse—speaking in proper sequence and analysis. Its original meaning is to discuss, argue, or conclude a matter through logical examination, which is why 论 carries both the sense of debate and the sense of a settled conclusion.
Pinyin
lùn· HSK 2