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结论 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
结论jiélùnconclusionHSK 5, n, rank #3432, Medium
结论jiélùnverdictHSK 5, n, rank #3432, Medium
结论jiélùn>个[gè]HSK 5, n, rank #3432, Medium
结论jiélùnto concludeHSK 5, n, rank #3432, Medium
结论jiélùnto reach a verdictHSK 5, n, rank #3432, Medium
jiélùn(jie2lun4) T2
  1. 1conclusion
  2. 2verdict
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March 24, 2026
结论(結論)jiélùn(jie2lun4)

结论 (jié lùn) refers to a conclusion or verdict drawn from reasoning or discussion. It is commonly used in academic, legal, and everyday contexts where a decision or final judgment is made based on presented evidence or arguments.

Frequency#3432DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, reaching a conclusion often involves collective discussion and consensus, reflecting the value placed on harmony and group agreement in decision-making processes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a judge (结) who has just tied the final knot (论) on the case, presenting the conclusion. The character 结 (jié) resembles a knot, indicating something that ties together thoughts, while 论 (lùn) can be thought of as discussions leading to a final point. Together, they form a 'tied-up discussion' — the conclusion.

Meanings of 结论

jiélùn(jie2lun4)
1conclusion
2verdict
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About 结论

结论Simplified
結論Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3432Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 结论

Quick Contrast

结论 (conclusion) vs 结果 (result) — use 结论 when emphasizing the reasoning behind the final judgment, while 结果 focuses on the outcome itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a judge (结) who has just tied the final knot (论) on the case, presenting the conclusion. The character 结 (jié) resembles a knot, indicating something that ties together thoughts, while 论 (lùn) can be thought of as discussions leading to a final point. Together, they form a 'tied-up discussion' — the conclusion.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 结论 with similar terms like 结果 (jié guǒ), which means 'result.' While 结果 refers to the outcome of an event, 结论 emphasizes the reasoning process leading to a decision. Make sure to use 结论 in contexts of logic and argumentation, as it can sound formal.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 结论 connects well with other academic and argumentative vocabulary. Students should focus on its usage in written and spoken debates, as well as how it pairs with verbs like 'to draw' (得) a conclusion.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, reaching a conclusion often involves collective discussion and consensus, reflecting the value placed on harmony and group agreement in decision-making processes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 结论 when they mean 观点 (guān diǎn), which means 'point of view' or 'opinion.' For example, saying '我的结论是...' (My conclusion is...) when intending to express an opinion should be corrected to '我的观点是...'.

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Component Characters

结jiéto bear fruit
HSK 59 strokes纟
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论lúnopinion
HSK 56 strokes讠
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Grammar Patterns of 结论

结论 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这个____是依据大量数据得出的。

This conclusion was drawn based on a large amount of data.

Example Sentences for 结论 (10)

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他根据被俘囚犯提供的证据得出了这个结论。

tā gēn jù bèi fú qiú fàn tí gōng de zhèng jù dé chū le zhè gè jié lùn。

He based his conclusions on the evidence given by the captured prisoners.
2
从上文描述的结果中可以得出几个结论。

cóng shàng wén miáo shù de jié guǒ zhōng kě yǐ dé chū jī gè jié lùn。

Several conclusions could be drawn from the results described above.
3
“但那是不会发生的。”她悲观地下了结论。

“ “ dàn nà shì bù huì fā shēng。” de 。” tā bēi guān dì xià le。

"But it'll not happen," she concluded pessimistically.
4
相关科学家对不同模型的结论给予不同的权重。

xiāng guān kē xué jiā duì bù tóng mó xíng de jié lùn gěi yú bù tóng de quán zhòng。

The scientists involved put different weight on the conclusions of different models.
5
现将我们的几点结论综述如下。

xiàn jiāng wǒ mén de jī diǎn jié lùn zōng shù rú xià。

The following is a summary of our conclusions.
6
委员会的结论将十年来的否认和掩饰无情地揭开。

wěi yuán huì de jié lùn jiāng shí nián lái de fǒu rèn hé yǎn shì wú qíng dì jiē kāi。

The commission's conclusions sweep away a decade of denials and cover-ups.
7
结论: 东菱克栓酶是治疗糖尿病足有效药物.

jié lùn: : dōng líng kè shuān méi shì zhì liáo táng niào bìng zú yǒu xiào yào.

Conclusion: Batroxobin is effective medicine for cure diabetic foot.
8
法官的结论明摆着是错的。

fǎ guān de jié lùn míng bǎi zháo shì cuò de。

The judge's conclusion was plainly wrong.
9
我试着说了一些我的感受，其他人无疑会有他们自己的结论。

wǒ shì zháo shuō le yī xiē wǒ de gǎn shòu， ， qí tā rén wú yí huì yǒu tā mén zì jǐ de jié。

I have tried to give some idea of how I feel — other people will no doubt draw their own conclusions.
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结论: 培坤胶囊有明显的滋阴补肾作用.

jié lùn: : péi kūn jiāo náng yǒu míng xiǎn de zī yīn bǔ shèn zuò.

Conclusion: Peikun Capsule has obvious effects of nourishing yin and supplementing kidney.

Cultural Notes for 结论

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, reaching a conclusion often involves collective discussion and consensus, reflecting the value placed on harmony and group agreement in decision-making processes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 结论

While it is more formal, you can use 结论 in casual contexts if discussing opinions or decisions, but simpler terms may be more appropriate.