No. 1,655 in Chinese
论
"论" means "discuss," "theory," or "opinion."
In a sentence
无论如何，这件事情必须解决。
No matter what, this matter must be resolved.
'论' in '无论' functions as part of the conjunction, expressing 'regardless.' It combines with '无' to form the phrase 'no matter what.'
这篇文章详细论述了环境保护的重要性。
This article thoroughly discusses the importance of environmental protection.
'论' in '论述' functions as the verb 'to discuss' or 'to expound,' indicating in-depth expression or analysis of a topic.
但凡是有理论依据的说法，更容易令人信服。
Propositions with a theoretical basis are more likely to be convincing.
'论' in '理论' forms part of the noun 'theory,' representing systematic principles or ideas about a subject.
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