议 (yì) - to discuss & to deliberate

议Tone 4

yì ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

一懿

议 · yì

to discuss;

to deliberate;

opinion;

proposal;

to criticize

to discussto deliberateopinion

Usage highlights

discuss/deliberateproposal/suggestionopinion/viewresolution/decisionconference/meetingnegotiate

Synonyms

  • 论— discuss; discourse
  • 谈— talk; converse
  • 评— comment; evaluate

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to discuss this matter (议论).
  • The committee made a proposal (提议).
  • Everyone has their own opinion (意见).
  • The proposal was unanimously approved (决议).

Collocations

  • discuss/deliberate(议论)
  • proposal/suggestion(提议)
  • opinion/view(意见)
  • resolution/decision(决议)
  • conference/meeting(会议)
  • negotiate(商议)

Idioms

  • Unanimous agreement(众议成林)
  • Unanimous opinion(众议佥同)
  • Beyond criticism(无可非议)
  • Street talk and alley discussion(街谈巷议)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the importance of discussion and collective decision-making in Chinese culture.
  • In traditional governance, '议' was crucial for court deliberations and policy-making.
  • Modern usage extends to parliamentary procedures, business meetings, and public discourse.

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