詻 (è) - To argue or dispute & to debate earnestly

詻Tone 4

è ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

詻 · è

To argue or dispute;

to debate earnestly;

to contend in words.

To argue or disputeto debate earnestlyto contend in words.

Usage highlights

To argue earnestlyEndless argumentMutual contentionFond of disputationForceful in argumentContentious speech

Synonyms

  • 辩— to debate, argue
  • 争— to contend, dispute
  • 论— to discuss, debate

Antonyms

  • 和— harmony, peace
  • 默— silence, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They debated earnestly (詻詻不休).
  • The scholars contended in argument (学者相詻).
  • He was known for his disputatious nature (好詻之名).

Collocations

  • To argue earnestly(詻詻)
  • Endless argument(詻詻不休)
  • Mutual contention(相詻)
  • Fond of disputation(好詻)
  • Forceful in argument(詻辩)
  • Contentious speech(詻言)

Idioms

  • Arguing endlessly without cease(詻詻不休)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing earnest debate or contention.
  • It carries a formal, literary tone and is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • The character reflects the value placed on articulate argumentation in traditional scholarly culture.

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