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评论 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
评论pínglùnto comment onHSK 6, n, rank #3303, Hard
评论pínglùnto discussHSK 6, n, rank #3303, Hard
评论pínglùncommentHSK 6, n, rank #3303, Hard
评论pínglùncommentaryHSK 6, n, rank #3303, Hard
pínglùn(ping2lun4) T2
  1. 1to comment on
  2. 2to discuss
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March 24, 2026
评论(評論)pínglùn(ping2lun4)

评论 (pínglùn) refers to the act of commenting or discussing a topic, often providing opinions or analysis. It is commonly used in contexts such as articles, discussions, and social media where feedback or insight is shared. This word encompasses both formal critiques and casual remarks.

Frequency#3303DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

评论 is frequently seen in the context of Chinese social media, where users actively engage in discussions about current events, movies, and societal issues. This reflects the emphasis on collective dialogue in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of '评' (píng) as a person weighing options on a scale, and '论' (lùn) as a round table where discussions happen. Together, you can imagine people at a table weighing in on a topic, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 评论

pínglùn(ping2lun4)
1to comment on
2to discuss
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About 评论

评论Simplified
評論Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3303Frequency Rank
篇Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 评论

Quick Contrast

评论 (pínglùn) vs 评价 (píngjià): use 评论 when referring to general comments or discussions, while 评价 is more focused on assessments or evaluations.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '评' (píng) as a person weighing options on a scale, and '论' (lùn) as a round table where discussions happen. Together, you can imagine people at a table weighing in on a topic, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 评论 with 评价 (píngjià), which focuses more on evaluation rather than just commenting. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but the tone should match the setting. Common collocations include '发表评论' (fābiǎo pínglùn - to express a comment).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 评论 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to discussions, critiques, and expressions of opinion. Students should focus on using it in various sentence structures, particularly in writing and speaking exercises.

Cultural Note

评论 is frequently seen in the context of Chinese social media, where users actively engage in discussions about current events, movies, and societal issues. This reflects the emphasis on collective dialogue in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 评论 by using it in contexts that require a more evaluative word like 评价. For example, saying '他的评论很高' (tā de pínglùn hěn gāo - his comment is very high) is incorrect; it should be '他的评价很高' (tā de píngjià hěn gāo).

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Pronunciation of 评论

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Component Characters

评píngto discuss
HSK 57 strokes讠
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论lúnopinion
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Grammar Patterns of 评论

评论 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 4 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

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你可以在页边空白处添加____使文件变得富有个性。

You can individualize a document by adding comments in the margins.

Example Sentences for 评论 (10)

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你可以在页边空白处添加评论使文件变得富有个性。

nǐ kě yǐ zài yè biān kōng bái chǔ tiān jiā píng lùn shǐ wén jiàn biàn dé fù yǒu gè xìng。

You can individualize a document by adding comments in the margins.
2
评论家们几乎一致贬抑这本书。

píng lùn jiā mén jī hū yī zhì biǎn yì zhè běn shū。

Reviewers have been almost unanimous in their disparagement of this book.
3
一两个评论家已经开始把这两个名字弄混了。

yī liǎng gè píng lùn jiā yǐ jīng kāi shǐ bǎ zhè liǎng gè míng zì nòng hùn le。

Already, one or two critics have begun to muddle the two names.
4
他睿智刁钻，评论尖刻，对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。

tā ruì zhì diāo zuān， ， píng lùn jiān， kè ， duì rèn hé cǎi fǎng tā de rén ér yán dū shì。

His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
5
“某些人钱多但无头脑，”温斯顿曾经评论道。

“ “ mǒu xiē rén qián duō dàn wú tóu，” nǎo ，” wēn sī dùn zēng jīng píng。

"Some people have more money than sense," Winston had remarked.
6
经过反省，他说自己对所作的评论感到非常后悔。

jīng guò fǎn shěng， ， tā shuō zì jǐ duì suǒ zuò de píng lùn gǎn dào fēi cháng hòu。

On reflection, he says, he very much regrets the comments.
7
那组特写照片和附带的评论一目了然，毫无含糊之处。

nà zǔ tè xiě zhào piàn hé fù dài de píng lùn yī mù le rán， ， háo wú hán hū zhī。

The close-up photography and commentary are clear and unambiguous.
8
评论家们给我们下定论未免太操之过急了。

píng lùn jiā mén gěi wǒ mén xià dìng lùn wèi miǎn tài cāo zhī guò jí le。

The critics were too quick to give their verdict on us.
9
“嗬，天哪！那评论有点种族歧视，不是吗？”

“ “， hē ，！ tiān nǎ ！ nà píng lùn yǒu diǎn zhǒng， zú qí shì？”

"Ooh dear me, that's a bit of a racist comment isn't it."
10
我于1961年离开牛津，渴望成为一名评论家。

wǒ yú1961 1961 nián lí kāi niú， jīn ， kě wàng chéng wéi yī míng píng。

I left Oxford in 1961 hungry to be a critic.

Cultural Notes for 评论

🏮Cultural insight

评论 is frequently seen in the context of Chinese social media, where users actively engage in discussions about current events, movies, and societal issues. This reflects the emphasis on collective dialogue in Chinese culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 评论

评论 focuses more on commenting or discussing a topic, while 评价 emphasizes evaluation or assessment.