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论坛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
论坛lùntánforum (for discussion)HSK 6, n, rank #12248, Hard
lùntán(lun4tan2) T4
  1. 1forum (for discussion)
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March 24, 2026
论坛(論壇)lùntán(lun4tan2)

论坛 (lùn tán) refers to a platform or venue where people can engage in discussions or share ideas, often in an online context. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and social settings for exchanging opinions on various topics.

Frequency#12248DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, online forums have been significant in shaping public opinion and facilitating discussions on social issues, often serving as a space for debate and community engagement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large circular table (论坛) where people (representing the radicals) gather to discuss their ideas. The 'lun' sounds like 'loon' which brings to mind a lively discussion where everyone is exchanging thoughts enthusiastically, while 'tan' reminds you of the action of talking.

Meanings of 论坛

lùntán(lun4tan2)
1forum (for discussion)
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About 论坛

论坛Simplified
論壇Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12248Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 论坛

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讨论区 (tǎo lùn qū) - use 论坛 (lùn tán) for a more formal or structured discussion platform, while 讨论区 (tǎo lùn qū) may imply a more casual or specific area for discussions.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large circular table (论坛) where people (representing the radicals) gather to discuss their ideas. The 'lun' sounds like 'loon' which brings to mind a lively discussion where everyone is exchanging thoughts enthusiastically, while 'tan' reminds you of the action of talking.

Usage Notes

In formal contexts, 论坛 is often used to refer to organized discussions, such as conferences or symposiums. A common mistake is to confuse it with 聊天 (liáo tiān), which means casual chatting; remember that 论坛 implies a more structured discussion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 论坛 connects with vocabulary related to communication and discourse. Students should focus on its usage in formal writing and speaking, as well as its collocations with words like '讨论' (tǎo lùn, to discuss) or '发言' (fā yán, to speak).

Cultural Note

In China, online forums have been significant in shaping public opinion and facilitating discussions on social issues, often serving as a space for debate and community engagement.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 论坛 with 会议 (huì yì, meeting), thinking they are interchangeable. However, 会议 is more formal and typically involves decision-making, while 论坛 focuses on discussion and sharing ideas.

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Pronunciation of 论坛

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Component Characters

lúnopinion
HSK 56 strokes
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tánaltar
HSK 77 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 论坛

论坛 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

试着在网络____上浏览信息。

Try browsing around in the network bulletin boards.

Example Sentences for 论坛 (2)

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试着在网络论坛上浏览信息。

shì zháo zài wǎng luò lùn tán shàng liú lǎn xìn xī。

Try browsing around in the network bulletin boards.
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图为首届论坛部长级会议.

tú wéi shǒu jiè lùn tán bù cháng jí huì yì.

The picture above shows the First Ministerial Conference of the Forum.

Cultural Notes for 论坛

🏮Cultural insight

In China, online forums have been significant in shaping public opinion and facilitating discussions on social issues, often serving as a space for debate and community engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions about 论坛

No, 论坛 can refer to both online and offline venues for discussions.