论 lùn

论（lùn）means “论 'in terms of / when it comes to', or 'by (the unit)' for pricing”. 论 has two coverb uses. Formation: 论 + 方面/单位 + 主句

论 'in terms of / when it comes to', or 'by (the unit)' for pricing

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Formation

论 + 方面/单位 + 主句

Explanation

论 has two coverb uses. (1) 'When it comes to / in terms of': 论工作能力，谁也比不上他 'in terms of ability, no one beats him', singling out a criterion for comparison. (2) 'By the unit' in pricing/measuring: 论斤卖 'sold by the catty', 论天算 'counted by the day'. Both put 论 + the criterion/unit before the predicate.

Examples

论工作能力，谁也比不上他。
lùn gōngzuò nénglì, shéi yě bǐ bu shàng tā.
When it comes to ability at work, no one can match him.
这种水果论斤卖。
zhè zhǒng shuǐguǒ lùn jīn mài.
This kind of fruit is sold by the catty.

Note

Pricing sense often pairs with 卖/算. 论 here is lùn (fourth tone).

FAQ

论 — what does it mean and how is it used?

论 'in terms of / when it comes to', or 'by (the unit)' for pricing. 论 has two coverb uses. (1) 'When it comes to / in terms of': 论工作能力，谁也比不上他 'in terms of ability, no one beats him', singling out a criterion for comparison. (2) 'By the unit' in pricing/measuring: 论斤卖 'sold by the catty', 论天算 'counted by the day'. Both put 论 + the criterion/unit before the predicate.

论 — how do you form it?

论 + 方面/单位 + 主句

论 — any usage notes?

Pricing sense often pairs with 卖/算. 论 here is lùn (fourth tone).

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