議 (yì) - To discuss & to deliberate

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yì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

議 · yì

To discuss;

to deliberate;

to propose;

opinion;

suggestion;

assembly;

meeting.

To discussto deliberateto propose

Usage highlights

ConferenceProposalDiscussionOpinionResolutionMember of parliament

Synonyms

  • 论— to discuss; to discourse
  • 谈— to talk; to chat
  • 商— to consult; to discuss

Antonyms

  • 默— silent; tacit
  • 静— quiet; still

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The committee will discuss the proposal (讨论提案).
  • They held a meeting to deliberate on the issue (开会商议).
  • He expressed his opinion during the debate (在辩论中发表意见).
  • The council passed the resolution (议会通过了决议).

Collocations

  • Conference(会议)
  • Proposal(提议)
  • Discussion(议论)
  • Opinion(意见)
  • Resolution(决议)
  • Member of parliament(议员)

Idioms

  • To make irresponsible remarks(议论纷纷)
  • Unanimous agreement(众议一致)
  • To settle a matter through discussion(议定)
  • To discuss behind someone's back(背后议论)
  • A matter open to discussion(有商议的余地)

Cultural background

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  • Represents formal discussion and collective decision-making in Chinese governance traditions.
  • Historically associated with imperial courts and scholarly debates.
  • Reflects the importance of consultation and consensus in Chinese political culture.

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