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争议
zhēngyì
Description
这个词的意思是大家对一件事有不同的看法，常常吵个不停。
This word means that people have different opinions about something and often argue endlessly.
我们常说“有争议”，表示这件事很难让所有人都同意。
We often say '有争议' to indicate that something is hard for everyone to agree on.
Meanings
争议zhēngyì
dispute; controversy; disagreement
这个问题有很大的争议。
This issue is highly controversial.
争议zhēngyì
to argue or dispute over something
大家在会上争议了很久。
Everyone debated for a long time at the meeting.
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Notes
- Etymology
争 (to contend) + 议 (to discuss), literally 'to contend in discussion'.
- Nuance
often used with 有 as 有争议 ('controversial'); more formal than 争吵.
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