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结论
jiélùn
conclusion
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #3432, Hard
结论
jiélùn
verdict
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #3432, Hard
结论
jiélùn
to conclude
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #3432, Hard
结论
jiélùn
to reach a verdict
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #3432, Hard
jiélùn(jie2lun4)jie lun T2
1conclusion
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.
Strokes15Frequency#3432DifficultyHard
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
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3432Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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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.
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.
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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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.
When to use 结论
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.
结论 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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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 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.
