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分组讨论
fēn zǔ tǎo lùn
group discussion
我们明天会进行分组讨论这个项目。
We will have group discussions about this project tomorrow.
formal
A classroom or meeting activity where participants are divided into smaller groups to discuss a topic or solve a problem together.
老师让我们分成四组进行讨论。
The teacher asked us to split into four groups for discussion.
在分组讨论中，每个人都积极发言。
Everyone actively participated in the group discussion.
Common in educational settings, team-building exercises, and corporate workshops.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid ambiguity
In Chinese, '分组讨论' implies structured discussion. For unstructured conversations, use '自由讨论' (open discussion).
Gold Rule
Context matters
In academic settings, '分组讨论' often follows a lecture. In business, it may be part of team-building activities.
Word Origin
分 (fēn) = to divide; 组 (zǔ) = group; 讨论 (tǎo lùn) = to discuss. Literally means 'divide into groups to discuss'.
Usage Notes
Often used in educational contexts but also applicable to professional meetings. Can be shortened to '分组' in casual speech.
Word Breakdown
分
to divide
verb组
group
noun讨论
to discuss
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